Hartnell College
Student Equity Plan
December 18, 2015
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HARTNELL COLLEGE STUDENT EQUITY PLAN
Table of Contents
Signature Page ................................................................................................................... iii
Executive Summary............................................................................................................. 4
Target Groups ........................................................................................................................... 7
Goals ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Activities .................................................................................................................................. 10
Outcomes ................................................................................................................................ 10
Resources ................................................................................................................................ 11
Contact Person/Student Equity Coordinator .......................................................................... 20
Planning Committee and Collaboration ..............................................................................
Access ....................................................................................................................................
Campus-Based Research ..................................................................................................
Overview ................................................................................................................................
Indicator Definitions and Data ...............................................................................................
Conclusions: Disproportionately Impacted Student Groups .................................................
Goals, Activities, Funding and Evaluation ........................................................................
Access Baseline Data and Goals .............................................................................................
Activities to Improve Access for Target Student Groups .......................................................
Expected Outcomes for Target Student Groups ....................................................................
Course Completion
Campus-Based Research ..................................................................................................
Overview ................................................................................................................................
Indicator Definitions and Data ...............................................................................................
Conclusions: Disproportionately Impacted Student Groups .................................................
Goals, Activities, Funding and Evaluation ........................................................................
Course Completion Baseline Data and Goals ........................................................................
Activities to Improve Course Completion for Target Student Groups ..................................
Expected Outcomes for Target Student Groups ....................................................................
ESL and Basic Skills Completion ............................................................................................
Campus-Based Research ..................................................................................................
Overview ................................................................................................................................
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Indicator Definitions and Data ...............................................................................................
Conclusions: Disproportionately Impacted Student Groups .................................................
Goals, Activities, Funding and Evaluation ........................................................................
ESL and Basic Skills Completion Baseline Data and Goals .....................................................
Activities to Improve ESL and Basic Skills Completion for Target Student Groups ...............
Expected Outcomes for Target Student Groups ....................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Degree and Certificate Completion ......................................................................................
Campus-Based Research ..................................................................................................
Overview ................................................................................................................................
Indicator Definitions and Data ...............................................................................................
Conclusions: Disproportionately Impacted Student Groups .................................................
Goals, Activities, Funding and Evaluation ........................................................................
Degree and Certificate Completion Baseline Data and Goals ...............................................
Activities to Improve Degree and Certificate Completion for Target Student Groups .........
Expected Outcomes for Target Student Groups ....................................................................
Transfer .................................................................................................................................
Campus-Based Research ..................................................................................................
Overview ................................................................................................................................
Indicator Definitions and Data ...............................................................................................
Conclusions: Disproportionately Impacted Student Groups .................................................
Goals, Activities, Funding and Evaluation ........................................................................
Transfer Baseline Data and Goals ..........................................................................................
Activities to Improve Transfer for Target Student Groups ....................................................
Expected Outcomes for Target Student Groups ....................................................................
Other College- or District-wide Initiatives Affecting Several Indicators ..........................
Goals, Activities, Funding and Evaluation ........................................................................
Goals Addressed by Activities ................................................................................................
Activities, Funding and Evaluation to Improve Outcomes for Target Student Groups .........
Summary Budget ....................................................................................................... 73
Summary Budget spreadsheet .......................................................................................... 74
Summary Evaluation Plan .......................................................................................... 76
Attachments
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Signature Page
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Hartnell College
Student Equity Plan Signature Page
District: Hartnell College
Board of Trustees Approval Date:
12.1.15
I certify that this plan was reviewed and approved by the district board of trustees on the date
shown above. I also certify that student equity categorical funding allocated to my college or
district will be expended in accordance the student equity expenditure guidelines published by
the California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO).
[Signature]
Dr. Willard Lewallen
wlewallen@hartnell.edu
I certify that student equity categorical funding allocated to my college will be expended in
accordance the student equity expenditure guidelines published by the CCCCO.
[Signature]
Marty Parsons
mparsons@hartnell.edu
I certify that was involved in the development of the plan and support the research goals,
activities, budget and evaluation it contains.
[Signature]
Dr. Romero Jalomo
rjalomo@hartnell.edu
I certify that was involved in the development of the plan and support the research goals,
activities, budget and evaluation it contains.
[Signature]
Dr. Lori Kildal
lkidal@hartnell.edu
I certify that Academic Senate representatives were involved in the development of the plan
and the Senate supports the research goals, activities, budget and evaluation it contains.
[Signature]
Carol Kimbrough
ckimbrough@hartnell.edu
I certify that Classified Senate representatives were involved in the development of the plan
and the Senate supports the research goals, activities, budget and evaluation it contains.
[Signature]
Delia Edeza
dedeza@hartnell.edu
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I certify that Associated Student Body representatives were involved in the development of the
plan and supports the research goals, activities, budget and evaluation it contains.
[Signature]
Ali Saleh
asaleh@student.hartnell.edu
[Signature]
Antonio Alarcon
aalarcon@hartnell.edu
831.755.6832
[Signature]
Kathy Mendelsohn
kmendelsohn@hartnell.edu
831.755.6827
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Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Founded in 1920, Hartnell College is one of the oldest educational institutions in California and
operates three campuses in the Salinas Valley: the Main Campus at 411 Central Avenue in
Salinas, which opened in 1936; the Alisal Campus (formerly East Campus) at 1752 E. Alisal
Street in Salinas; and the King City Education Center at 117 N. Second Street in King City,
located in southern Monterey County. The King City Center celebrated its ten-year anniversary
in 2012. The college also delivers on-site instruction at communities throughout its District.
The college’s nearly 10,000 students (7,100 FTES) are diverse, with Latino students accounting
for more than 60percent of enrollments, reflecting the greater community population. Many
students are the first in their family to attend college, and many speak Spanish as their primary
language. Hartnell has earned the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. In 2012,
the college was awarded two Title III HSI STEM and Articulation grants for the purpose of
improving student access and success for underrepresented groups in the STEM disciplines.
With more than half of the District’s population living below the poverty level of income, the
college provides an opportunity for making a significant social and economic impact on the
community and the lives of the individuals.
Hartnell College is committed to ensuring student equity throughout the programs and services
it offers, as is evidenced in Board Policy 5300:
The Board is committed to assuring student equity in educational programs and college
services. The CEO or designee shall establish and implement a student equity plan that
meets the Title 5 standards for such a plan.
This commitment is also portrayed in the College’s mission statement:
Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College provides educational
opportunities for students to reach academic goals in an environment committed to
student learning, achievement and success.
In addition, Hartnell College has included ensuring equity across the college in its strategic
planning:
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Strategic Priority 1—Student Access
Goal 1A: Hartnell College will provide higher education, workforce development, and lifelong
learning opportunities—with seamless pathways—to all of the college’s present and
prospective constituent individuals and groups.
Outcome 1A.6: Increase participation rates for historically underrepresented students
Outcome 1A.5: Provide an inviting, welcoming, and supportive campus atmosphere for
all student groups
Strategic Priority 2—Student Success
Goal 2A: Hartnell College will provide a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment
to help students pursue and achieve educational success.
Outcome 2B.1: By academic year 2017-2018, Hartnell College will achieve
approximately equal success rates among all demographic groups for measures on the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office “Student Success Scorecard”
Strategic Priority 3—Employee Diversity and Development
Goal 3A: Hartnell College is committed to 1) increasing diversity among its employees; 2)
providing an environment that is safe for and inviting to diverse persons, groups, and
communities; and 3) becoming a model institution of higher education whose respect for
diversity is easily seen and is fully integrated throughout its policies, practices, facilities,
signage, curricula, and other reflections of life at the college.
Outcome 3A.1: During 2013-14, establish a Diversity Development Committee.
Outcome 3A.2: To help Hartnell College become an ever-more welcoming place for all
members of the campus community, by the end of the 2015—2016 academic year,
successfully establish Hartnell College as a place that embraces all underrepresented,
disenfranchised, and other protected persons and groups.
Hartnell College further supports the importance of equity by including it as one of the tenets
of its core values:
Diversity and Equity—We embrace and celebrate differences and uniqueness among all
students and employees. We welcome students and employees of all backgrounds.
Hartnell College began the development of the Student Equity Plan by inviting faculty,
management, staff, students, and community members to participate in the process; as a
result, the SEP Work Group includes participants from the above constituents, who have been
meeting regularly to discuss and analyze data and to develop the narrative, goals, activities,
outcomes, and budget for the plan. The chair of the group meets weekly with the SSSP/SEP
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(Student Success and Support Program/Student Equity Plan) Steering Committee. Upon
completion of the plan, it is shared with the councils and committees that comprise the
College’s participative governance structure before being submitted to the Board of Trustees
and the Chancellor’s Office.
TARGET GROUPS
The SEP Work Group examined student equity success data by using the tools recommended in
the “Updated Student Equity Plan” document as well as local college tools. Data was discussed
and analyzed in the framework of the five student equity success indicators as identified by the
Board of Governors in 2001:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Access
Course Completion
ESL and Basic Skills Completion
Degree and Certificate Completion
E. Transfer
The underserved student groups shown in the table below were determined using the pointgap methodology presented in the Student Equity Plan template. The SEP Work Group, under
the guidance of one of the College’s research analysts, identified those groups in each of the
success indicators whose educational performance is indicative of disproportionate impact. The
Work Group discovered that there are several target groups who appear in multiple success
indicators and designed activities that can support these students using multiple approaches.
Success Measure
Underserved Students
Students who are
Access
White, Males, Veterans, Latinos
Foster Youth, American Indian / Alaska Native, Native
Course Completion
Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American
Basic Skills Course Completion Indian / Alaska Native, Individuals with disabilities, Black
English
or African American, Males
American Indian / Alaska Native, Black or African
Basic Skills Course Completion - ESL
American, White
American Indian / Alaska Native, Black or African
Basic Skills Course Completion American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander,
Math
White,
American Indian / Alaska Native, Black or African
Degree and Certification Completion
American, Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with Disabilities, American Indian / Alaska
Transfer
Native, Females, Low-income
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ACCESS
Goal: Improve access for the following target populations identified in the college research as
experiencing a disproportionate impact:
Males, Veterans, Whites, and Latinos
Activities: Develop a targeted marketing and outreach plan, create a data collection system
that helps to identify target populations, and build systems that simplify enrollment
Outcomes: Increase access by 5% within the first three years of this plan for Hartnell students
who identify into the target group
COURSE COMPLETION
Goal: Improve course completion for the following target populations identified in the college
research as experiencing a disproportionate impact:
Foster Youth, Native Americans, Latinos, and African Americans
Activities: Develop Student Academic Support Services (SASS), increase peer mentoring
opportunities, and create opportunities for learning culturally responsive pedagogies for faculty
Outcomes: Increase course completion by 3% within the first three years of this plan for
Hartnell students who identify into the target group
ESL AND BASIC SKILLS COMPLETION
Goal: improve ESL and basic skills completion for the following target populations identified in
the college research as experiencing a disproportionate impact:
African Americans, Native Americans, and males in Math; Native Americans, students with
disabilities, and males in English; Latinos and males in ESL
Activities: Increase academic support through SASS with increase computer lab, tutoring,
supplemental instruction, and embedded counseling, expand Early Alert, and increase
professional development for faculty and staff
Outcomes: Increase basic skills pathway completion by 3% within the first three years of this
plan for Hartnell students who identify into the target group
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DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE COMPLETION
Goal: to improve degree and certificate completion for the following target populations
identified in the college research as experiencing a disproportionate impact:
Native Americans, African Americans, students with disabilities, and males
Activities: Research and develop systems that remove barriers and increase momentum points
for students, expand the mentoring program to be more of an expectation than an option
Outcomes: Increase degree and certificate completion by 3% within the first three years of this
plan for Hartnell students who identify into the target group
TRANSFER
Goal: Improve transfer for the following target populations identified in the college research as
experiencing a disproportionate impact:
Native Americans, students with disabilities, and low income students
Activities: Increase the culture of a transfer institution by fostering relationships with
universities, professionals, and through mentors, enhance student success through the SASS,
and build on successful programs such as the Math Academy
Outcomes: Increase transfer rates by 3% within three years for Hartnell students who identify
into the target group.
RESOURCES:
The SEP Work Group prepared a budget that leverages SEP funds with various other funding
sources such as SSSP, BSI, General Funds, and others. The equity initiative on campus strives to
integrate the goals and services provided in different plans and initiatives at Hartnell College.
Resources to implement the Student Equity Plan goals and activities to achieve outcomes are
provided by the following sources of funding:



BSI funding
Categorical funding
Grant funding
o Title III, Part F, HSI STEM and Articulation Program, US Department of Education
o Title V, Part A, Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, US Department of
Education
o TRiO Student Support Program, US Department of Education
o National Science Foundation
o California Endowment
o Youth Empowerment Success Strategies Independent Living (YESS-ILP)—Foundation for
California Community Colleges
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
o Independent Living Program (ILP)—County of Monterey
o Transitional Age Foster Youth Health and Wellness Program (TAFY)
o Foundation for California Community Colleges
o CA College Pathways Initiative
o Walter S. Johnson Foundation
General Fund allocations for support programs, salaries, and benefits and professional
development
Funding is allocated based on Program Planning and Assessment (PPA) documents and on
alignment to the College’s Strategic Planning Priorities. The Student Equity Plan was developed
by a work group of faculty, management, staff, and students and vetted through the College’s
councils and committee structure.
CONTACT PERSON
The contact person for the Hartnell College Student Equity Plan is
Kathy Mendelsohn
Academic Affairs Dean, Languages, Learning Support, & Resources
Hartnell College
831.755.6827  kmendelsohn@hartnell.edu
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District:
College:
Planning Committee and Collaboration
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District:
College:
PLANNING COMMITTEE AND COLLABORATION
Participatory Governance
The Student Equity Work Group focused on building an equity plan through a transparent and
participatory governance process.
Collaborative planning efforts:
To integrate Student Equity planning into college and district wide planning efforts:
 Accreditation
 Educational master planning
 Program review
 SSSP Program Plan
 Basic Skills Plan
To adopt a holistic approach to planning, budgeting, and delivery of services to support equity
in student access and student success
To promote campus-wide awareness and delivery of equity through best-practices and datadriven programs and services
 The SSSP and SEP Steering Committee is composed of the Chairs of the SSSP and SEP
workgroups, the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Dean of Institutional Planning and
Effectiveness, the Director of HSI Initiatives, and the Director of Student Academic Support
 The Steering Committee supports the development and implementation of the plans and
helps to leverage resources to ensure completion by the required deadline
 The group collaborates to ensure consistencies among plans and to remove duplicated
activities and expenditures
 Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the Student Equity
Plan
 Includes an appropriate mix of administrators, faculty, classified staff, students, and
community members
 Includes participants who represent campus constituencies such as Financial Aid, Foster
Youth, Veteran’s, Disabled Student Services, and participants from other campus planning
efforts, such as the SSSP and BSI Action Plans
In the fall of 2015, the Equity Work Group expanded to include a broader representative group
to define activities for the plan. The Student Equity Work Group used a proposal form that was
designed in collaboration with the Student Success Committee and the SSSP/SEP Steering
Committee. During the fall semester, the funding request form was adapted further to clarify
how funding requests tie in to student equity and how each proposal relates to the campus
planning and goals in a scalable and measurable manner. A rubric was adapted to rank funding
requests moving forward that aligns with the goals of student equity. Funding requests for
future years will use both the new request form and the rubric in order to meet the funding
approval criteria set by the Student Equity Work Group. This model will also be proposed as the
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model for other campus initiatives to use in order to promote alignment among the plans and
initiatives.
Review of Proposals, Rankings, and Funding Approval
During fall 2015, committee members reviewed academic literature on defining an equityoriented campus culture. The conversation about campus needs and equity best practices
resulted in proposals that could impact the college’s disproportionate impacts.
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Student Equity Plan Committee Membership List
Member Name
Organization(s), Program(s) or
Role(s) Represented
Title
Antonio Alarcon
Director, Student Academic Support Services
Academic Affairs
Moises Almendariz
Director, HSI Initiatives
SSSP/SEP Steering Committee
Kristen Arps
Interim Director, Adult Education Consortium
Community
Manuel Bersamin
Director, TRiO
Student Services
Eric Becerra
Director, Grant Programs (HEP)
Student Services
Paul Casey
Director, Categorical Programs
Student Services
Sergio Diaz
Counselor Mentoring Program
Student Services
Jacqueline Flores
Administrative Assistant
SSSP/SEP Steering Committee
Romero Jalomo
Vice President, Student Affairs
SSSP/SEP Steering Committee
Mariana Torres-Jimenez
Downie
Administrative Assistant
Academic Affairs, FKCE
Hortencia Jimenez
Instructor, Sociology
Academic Affairs
Gabriela Lopez
Counselor (King City Center)
Student Services
Brian Lofman
Dean, Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
SSSP/SEP Steering Committee
Kathy Mendelsohn
Dean, Languages, Learning Support & Resources
Academic Affairs
Daniel Perez
Instructor, English
Academic Affairs
Ken Rand
Coordinator, Math Academy
Retired, Academic Affairs
Mark Sanchez
Dean, Student Success
SSSP/SEP Steering Committee
Layheng Ting
Institutional Research Analyst
Institutional Planning/Effectiveness
Jessica Tovar
Lead Specialist, Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Gemma Uribe Cruz
Counselor
Veteran’s Program
Ron Waddy
Instructor, English
Academic Affairs
Margie Wiebusch
Director Grants Project, FKCE
Academic Affairs, FKCE
Summer Rae Worsham
ILP Mentor/FKCE
Student (Foster Youth)
Laura Zavala
Coordinator, College Pathways
Student Services
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District:
College:
Access
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District:
College:
CAMPUS-BASED RESEARCH: ACCESS
A. ACCESS. Compare the percentage of each population group that is enrolled to the
percentage of each group in the adult population within the community served.
Target Population(s)
# of your
college’s
total
enrollment
in 20132014
Example Group
American Indian /
Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African
American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or
other Pacific Islander
White
Some other race
More than one race
Unknown
Total of 8 cells above
(Orange cells should =
100%)
Males
Females
Unknown
Total of 3 cells above
(Orange cells should =
100%)
Current or former foster
youth
Individuals with
disabilities
Low-income students
Veterans
% of your
college’s total
enrollment
(proportion)
# of adult
population
(18-64)
within
community
served
59%
% of adult Gain or loss in
population
proportion
(18-64) within
(Percentage
the
point
community
difference
served
with +/(proportion)
added)*
64%
-6**
40
0%
652
0%
0
559
233
4%
2%
9,027
4,171
5%
2%
-1
0
8,309
55
62%
0%
122,987
450
64%
0%
-2
0
1,649
N/A
216
2,420
13,481
12%
N/A
2%
18%
100%
52,298
335
3,302
N/A
207,766
27%
0%
2%
N/A
100%
-15
N/A
0
N/A
0%
6,823
6,613
45
13,481
51%
49%
0%
100%
104,167
89,056
N/A
207,766
54%
46%
N/A
100%
-3
3
N/A
0%
65
0%
526
4%
10,793
6%
-2
7,556
93
56%
1%
26,868
14%
7,313
4%
42
-3
Sources:
Enrollment by Ethnicity and Gender: California Community College Chancellor’s Office
Datamart, http://datamart.cccco.edu/Students/Student_Term_Annual_Count.aspx ,
accessed on 08/26/2015
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Foster Youth enrolled in Hartnell: Cal-Pass, www.calpassplus.org (Log-in required) , accessed
on 08/26/2015
Individuals with disabilities: California Community College Chancellor’s Office Datamart,
http://datamart.cccco.edu/Services/DSPS_Status.aspx , accessed on 08/26/2015
Access count for low income students is based on the number of students receiving BOG
waiver.
http://datamart.cccco.edu/Services/FinAid_Summary.aspx, accessed on 09/09/2015
Veteran: Fall 2014, California Community College Chancellor’s Office Datamart ,
http://datamart.cccco.edu/Services/Special_Pop_Count.aspx , accessed on 08/31/2015
For % of adult population within the community served:
-Using the CCCGIS Collaborative
(http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=bccfdc4ff8034c7e83143b459b848cf9),
list of zip codes under HCCD are identified. Using
http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/districts.aspx , zip codes that are not under Monterey and
San Bernardino counties are excluded from the list.
Data Source: 2010 Census, http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
-For disability population in community, DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS
2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates,
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
- For Veteran: Veteran Status: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5 Year-Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/searchresults.xhtml?refresh=t#
Cohort count for low-income is approximated using a 14% poverty rate (an average of all poverty rates of
individuals aged 18-64 for all locations by zip code under HCCD. 2010 Census
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District:
Hartnell Community College
College:
Hartnell College
GOALS, ACTIVITIES, FUNDING AND EVALUATION: ACCESS
GOAL A.
The goal is to improve access for the following target populations identified in the college research as experiencing a disproportionate impact:
Target Population(s)
Current gap, year
Example Group
-6, 2014
White
-15, 2015
Males
-3, 2015
Veterans
-3, 2015
Latinos
-3, 2015
*Expressed as either a percentage or number
**Benchmark goals are to be decided by the institution.
Goal*
No gap
Gap no > -8
No gap
No gap
No gap
Goal Year
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
ACTIVITIES: A. ACCESS
A.1
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
A.1
Target Group
Males
Veterans
Latinos
# of Students Affected
6,823
93
8,309
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 Activity Implementation Plan:
Develop targeted financial aid information to specific populations (such as AB540 students, veterans, foster youth, DSPS, TRiO, and EOPS
students, Latinos, Whites, males, and students with disabilities) across all district sites and promote the completion of the FAFSA, BOGW Fee
Waiver and/or Dream Act Applications.
According to the Resource Guide: Supporting Undocumented Youth provided by Department of Education, colleges should create open and
inviting environments; provide services and resources to help guide undocumented students; communicate and demonstrate support for
undocumented youth; provide peer-to-peer support and relationship-building opportunities; and build staff capacity and knowledge of relevant
issues. Addressing the issue of undocumented students. This documents reports that “the issue of college affordability has kept many from
pursuing and completing postsecondary education (4).” This activity supports the development of policies and procedures to assist
undocumented students in obtaining access to a college education.
Implementation:
 Hire a full-time financial aid technician (will the list below be the responsibility of this person
 Develop a marketing plan to disseminate financial aid information both online and in print pertaining to college resources to student groups
who are experiencing disproportionate access to the College
 Create partnerships with local high schools and local community agencies to promote financial aid programs to low-income students by
providing materials and financial aid presentations
 Include completion of FAFSA/BOGW Fee Waiver and/or Dream Act Application in the Steps to Success process
 Provide referrals to veterans to the Veterans Service Center for orientation on VA benefits
 Participate in the coordination and delivery of the College’s Financial Literacy Project
Implementation Team: Financial Aid Technician, Academic Follow-up Services Specialist
ID Planned Start and End Date(s)
A.1 Spring 2016 – Spring 2017
Student Equity Funds
$49,863
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Targeted outreach, information dissemination, and increased support will increase the number of students applying for financial aid programs.
This will increase access to Hartnell College for the targeted groups.
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 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the financial aid department to determine change in application
counts. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Beginning of each term - Qualitative data will be collected through student surveys and reviewed during the term collected.
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A.2
 Activity Type(s):
X
X
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
Target Group
A.2
Whites
Latinos
Veterans
Foster Youth
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
# of Students Affected
1,649
8,309
93
65
 Activity Implementation Plan
Increase marketing of academic and student support services offered by Hartnell College to students who attend District high schools with
larger white populations (i.e., private/charter schools) and who traditionally attend four-year universities. Expand networks and coordinate
with high schools, adult schools, community-based, foster youth- and, veteran-serving organizations, and other disproportionately
disadvantaged groups to close the access gap. Increase foster youth enrollment in existing Hartnell College programs (EOPS, TRiO, ACE) and
services by increasing collaboration within the college and with area high schools and agencies and by improving on-campus marketing. Create
a data collection system to better identify foster youth, students with disabilities, low-income students, and veterans to increase support
services to these groups. Establish a task group to review policies for admission of undocumented Latino, foster youth, and male students to
Hartnell College.
Implementation:
 Hire a part-time Foster Youth Coordinator to develop and market services for foster youth
 Increase dedicated foster youth counseling by an additional 15 hours a week
 Identify district high schools who serve a larger white population and whose students primarily transfer to four-year universities (College
Pathways Coordinator)
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
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Conduct a needs assessment survey with key stakeholders to determine gaps and to avoid duplicating services
Coordinate with identified schools to implement the Steps to Success program
Collaborate with College Pathways Coordinators to implement the Hartnell College Steps to Success Program to the target populations

Develop an marketing plan to disseminate information both online and in print pertaining to financial aid and other college and community
resources
Create partnerships with local high schools, adult schools and local community agencies to promote student services and academic support
programs
Identify policies and barriers that affect undocumented students and how they affect access and equity and develop a plan to reduce those
barriers and that support access for the undocumented student population


Implementation Team: Director of Student Academic Support, Foster Youth Coordinator, Public Information Officer
ID Timeline(s)
A.2 Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$33,000
Other Funds**
SSSP $1,500
 Link to Goal:
Increased marketing and improved services for targeted groups will help to promote Hartnell College as a viable, affordable, and effective
choice for students who do not currently enroll in numbers proportional to the population the district serves. Enrollments of targeted groups
will increase.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine enrollment
numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Academic Year - Qualitative data will be collected through surveys administered to the community.
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A.3
 Activity Type(s):
X
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
Target Group
A.3
Latinos
Foster Youth
Males
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
# of Students Affected
8,309
65
6,823
 Activity Implementation Plan
Develop in-depth customized orientation segments tailored to Native American, African American, Latino, and White and male students along
with students with disabilities (added to existing orientation). Include orientation to parents in Spanish as part of Panther Prep Day and AB540
workshops. Translate essential sections of the Hartnell College website and college pathways materials to Spanish, including Financial Aid and
Admissions and Records information. Provide textbook support to Latinos, foster youth, and males who enroll in the College’s Student Success
Seminar (in their first semester to support access?).
Implementation:
 Identify essential sections of Hartnell website (i.e., Financial Aid, Admission and Records information, audio online orientation) that are of
particular interest to Spanish-speaking students
 Identify and hire a professional translation service that will provide on-going maintenance to the currency, accuracy, and consistency of
translated materials
 Create task force to review materials for cultural sensitivity and acknowledgement of District population
 Charge out 125 reserve copies of the COU 1 text through the Library to foster youth, Native American, and Pacific Islander students to
support successful COU 1 completion
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Implementation Team: Director of Student Academic Support, Foster Youth Coordinator, Academic Support Specialists, Veteran’s Counselor
ID Timeline(s)
A.3 Spring 2016 – Spring 2017
Student Equity Funds
$40,125
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Targeted orientations and translated webpages and videos in Spanish will provide more information to prospective students, thereby increasing
their access.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine enrollment
numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed. (Attachment)
Academic Year - Qualitative data will be collected through surveys administered to the community and by College Pathways Coordinators.
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A.4
 Activity Type(s):
X
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
Target Group
A.4
Veterans
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
# of Students Affected
93
 Activity Implementation Plan
Provide in-depth and well-rounded support to assist veteran students in completing all required certification documentation and in accessing
educational planning, guidance, psychological and other follow-up services.
Implementation:
 Increase the number of hours to 40 hours a week to sustain a full-time Veteran Certifying Official position
 Provide access for veterans to a full time dedicated Veterans’ Counselor
 Provide specialized academic and personal guidance to veteran students, including a targeted orientation that addresses the challenges of
transitioning from the military to a civilian, college setting
 Identify the academic and psychological needs of veteran students and provide adequate support to meet these needs
 Establish a welcoming and friendly veteran environment within the Veterans Services Center
 Provide faculty and staff professional development opportunities to better understand the needs and special circumstances required to
appropriately serve an increasing veteran population
Implementation Team: Veteran’s Counselor, Veteran’s Certifying Official
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ID Timeline(s)
A.4 Spring 2016 – Fall 2017
Student Equity Funds
$80,569
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Increased referrals and enrollment of veterans will result from providing an inclusive and well-developed veteran support system.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine enrollment
numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Academic Year - Qualitative data will be collected through surveys administered to veteran students and community partners.
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A.5
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
Target Group
A.5
ESL Students
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
# of Students Affected
328
 Activity Implementation Plan
Develop ESL Math Assessment Prep (EMAP)
Implementation:
 Collaborate to design an ESL Math Academy program (no FTES)
 Use the existing ESL Math Academy model (multiple measures) to determine appropriate math placement
Implementation Team: (College Pathways Coordinator, Student Success Counselor, math faculty, ESL faculty
ID Timeline(s)
Student Equity Funds
Other Funds**
A.5 Spring 2016 – Spring 2017
$35,000
 Link to Goal:
Targeted preparation for ESL students will build confidence in students and more accurately place students into the correct math sequence,
allowing them to take classes that are a better fit, resulting in an increase in enrollment of math classes.
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 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine enrollment
numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Academic Year - Qualitative data will be collected through surveys administered to EMAP participants.
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A.6
 Activity Type(s):
X
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
Target Group
# of Students Affected
A.6
Low-income Students
7,556
 Activity Implementation Plan
Offer a Summer Boot Camp to support incoming students from high school who are in the target groups. This will provide students with an
opportunity to gain college success skills prior to their first semester.
Implementation:
 Use the existing Summer Bridge model to provide a two-week first-time “Experience College Success” program that will introduce lowincome students to strategies for college success
 Explore different scheduling models, such as “bridging” COU 1 between the summer session and fall semester to develop cohorts
 Provide topical workshops (such as the Higher Education System; Financial Aid Literacy; How to Transfer; Cultural Responsiveness; Safety;
Study Skills, Effective Time Management, etc.) to new, low-income students
Implementation Team: EOPS, Financial Aid Technician, Director of Student Academic Support, Tutorials Coordinator
ID Timeline(s)
A.6 Spring 2016 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$21,000
Other Funds**
EOPS
 Link to Goal:
Regularly scheduled workshops will provide new students with an opportunity to acclimate to college and to begin the community building
process while strengthening skills needed for college success.
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 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine enrollment
numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
End of Program each term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered to participants.
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Success Indicator: Course Completion
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CAMPUS-BASED RESEARCH: COURSE COMPLETION
B. COURSE COMPLETION. The ratio of the number of credit courses that students, by
population group, complete compared to the number of courses in which students in that
group are enrolled on the census day of the term. Calculate course completion rates by
dividing:
Rate
Rate of Course
Completion
Denominator
The # of courses students
enrolled in and were present
in on census day in the base
term.
Target Population(s)
Example Group
American Indian / Alaska
Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White
Some other race
More than one race
Unknown
All Students
Males
Females
Unknown
Current or former foster youth
Individuals with disabilities
Numerator
The number of courses out of  (the
denominator) in which students earned
an A, B, C, or credit in the goal term.
the # of
courses
students
enrolled in &
were present
in on census
day in base
year Fall
2014
The # of
courses in
which
students
earned an
A, B, C, or
credit out of

The % of courses
passed (earned A,
B, C, or credit) out
of the courses
students enrolled
in & were present
in on census day in
base year Fall 2014
2567
1463
57%
Comparison to
the all student
average
(Percentage
point
difference
with +/added)*
51
31
61%
71%
72 %
1,194
633
20,160
104
976
446
13,989
64
82%
70%
69%
62%
72 %
72 %
72 %
72 %
10
-2
-3
-10
3,228
N/A
588
620
26,578
13,061
13,500
17
24
1,144
2,706
N/A
412
557
19,181
9,370
9,800
11
14
810
84%
N/A
70%
90%
72 %
72%
73%
65%
58%
71%
72 %
72 %
72 %
72 %
12
N/A
-2
18
72%
0
1
-7
-14
-1
353
253
72 %
Low-income students
Veterans
Total (all
student
average)
pass rate*
-14**
72 %
72 %
72 %
72 %
72 %
72 %
72 %
-11
0
Source: CCCCO Datamart, http://datamart.cccco.edu/Outcomes/Course_Ret_Success.aspx,
accessed on 09/03/2015
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District:
College:
1
Equity
Gap
--Largest
Gap
Second
Largest
Third
Largest
Student
Group
Example
Group
Foster
Youth
American
Indian /
Alaskan
Native
Native
Hawaiian
or other
Pacific
Islander
Gap in comparison
to the Average,
Expressed as
Percentage
2
Percentage
expressed as
decimal
25% becomes
.25
3
4
Multiply
the # of courses
students enrolled in
& were present in
on census day in
base year
=
Number of
Students
“Lost”
14%
.14
x
2567
=
359
14%
.14
x
24
=
3
11%
.11
x
51
=
6
10%
.10
x
104
=
10
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
GOALS, ACTIVITIES, FUNDING AND EVALUATION: COURSE COMPLETION
GOAL B.
The goal is to improve course completion for the following target populations identified in the college research as experiencing a disproportionate
impact:
Target Population(s)
Current gap, year
Example Group
-14, 2014
Foster youth
-14, 2015
American Indian / Alaska Native
-11, 2015
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
-10, 2015
*Expressed as either a percentage or number.
**Benchmark goals are to be decided by the institution.
Goal*
Gap no > -6
Gap no > -7
Gap no > -5
Gap no > -5
Goal Year
2020
2020
2020
2020
ACTIVITIES: B. COURSE COMPLETION
B.1
 Activity Type(s):
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
B.1
Target Group(s)
Foster Youth
Native Americans
African Americans
# of Students Affected
24
51
104
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
 Activity Implementation Plan
Develop professional learning workshops for faculty and staff to promote culturally responsive pedagogies and strategies to help foster youth,
Native American, Latino, and African American students learn and apply student success strategies
Implementation
 Collaborate with the Diversity Committee to coordinate and deliver professional learning workshops, inviting social justice and multicultural
education guest speakers as necessary, offered during Convocation and throughout each semester.
Implementation Team: Diversity Committee, Student Equity Work Group, Faculty
ID Planned Start and End Date(s)
B.1 Fall 2016 – Spring 2018 (ongoing)
Student Equity Funds
See F.2 $20,000
Other Funds**
Professional Development
 Link to Goal:
Practiced culturally responsive pedagogies will help students with increase successful course completion by giving instructors to tools needed to
teach effectively to their student populations.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine course
completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered after each term, and surveys will be
administered to faculty after each workshop.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
B.2
 Activity Type(s):
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
X
X
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
B.2
Target Group
Foster Youth
American Indian / Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Latinos
Black or African Americans
# of Students Affected
24
51
104
20,160
633
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Establish a Student Academic Support System to provide academic support to foster youth, Native American, Latino, and African American to
improve successful course completion.
According to Basic Skills as a Foundation for Student Success in California Community Colleges (Poppy Copy),
The most common form of academic support or learning assistance occurs at the community college in the form of the lab or center
featuring a variety of services. Since most developmental students simultaneously enroll in transfer or occupational courses, learning
assistance programs are particularly important for the students’ ability to successfully move through their courses of study.
Since approximately 80 percent of the College’s students are developmental when beginning their coursework, Hartnell needs to create
academic support services as recommended in Instructional Effective Practice D.10 of the Poppy Copy, which states, “Programs provide
comprehensive academic support mechanisms, including the use of trained tutors.”
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Implementation:
 Hire a Director of Student Academic Support, an Academic Follow Services Specialist, and three Academic Support Specialists to develop a
coordinated academic support system for targeted populations available to students at all three sites
 Develop workshops and other academic support systems
 Expand existing support services, such as tutoring and supplemental instruction
 Develop marketing strategies to promote awareness of all academic support services
 Develop marketing strategies to promote tutoring, supplemental instruction, and peer tutoring opportunities to students and to faculty (to
promote to students, both as leaders and participants)
 Expand services and programs available to foster youth (e.g., Guardian Scholars)
Implementation Team: Director of Student Academic Support, Academic Follow Services Specialist, Academic Support Specialists
ID Timeline(s)
B.2 Fall 2015 – Spring 2018 (ongoing)
Student Equity Funds
$345,000 (continued from 14-15 plan)
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Coordinated academic support services will provide students with the resources they need to successfully complete their courses and persist.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine course
completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered after each term, and surveys will be
administered to SI leaders and participants after each term.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
B.3
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
B.3
Target Group
American Indian / Alaska Native
Black or African Americans
Latinos
Individuals with Disabilities
Males
Low-income students
# of Students Affected
51
633
20,160
1,144
13,061
7,556
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Provide low-income students with computer literacy training and basic skills support by creating a laptop loan program that will increase access
to technology for students. Supplement Computer Center hours to provide access for male and Latino students as well as for students with
disabilities and who are low income needing technology support (computer literacy skills) to complete coursework.
Implementation:
 Develop application process to determine eligible students for the Laptop Loan Program
 Develop Laptop Loan Contracts and laptop charge-out process
 Work with the Hartnell College Mentor Program to promote student involvement as mentors and mentees
 Survey faculty and students to determine computer literacy needs for successful college course completion
 Expand and offer consistent Computer Center hours and
 Provide marketing to targeted groups and to faculty and staff regarding computer support availability
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District:

Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Expand hours of operation of the Computer Center to provide assistance for students with disabilities and other targeted populations
Implementation Team: Student Affairs Categorical Program staff, Counselors, Computer Center staff, faculty
ID Timeline(s)
B.3 Fall 2015 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$59,100 (from 14-15 funding)
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Improved technology skills are a key component for students to successfully complete their classes
Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine course
completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term as well as from feedback
from DSPS staff.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
B.4
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other
Categorical Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
B.4
Target Group
Individuals with Disabilities
American Indian / Alaskan Natives
Females
Foster Youth
Veterans
# of Students Affected
49
6
544
93
65
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Increase participation in the Math Academy for students with disabilities, Native Americans, females, and low-income students into Math
Academy to improve success and acceleration through math course sequences
Since 2011, Math Academy participants have shown significantly higher success rates in their subsequent math courses; for example, success in
MAT 123, Intermediate Algebra, has ranged from 15 to 29 percentage points higher than non-Math Academy participants. In MAT 201, PreAlgebra, Math Academy participants have demonstrated success at between 5 to 26 points higher than non-Math Academy students. However,
data show that results for success in MAT 121 have been lower for MAT 121 Math Academy students than for those not participating. This
trend is under investigation.
Implementation:
 Develop a marketing strategy including promotional materials for identified populations
 Work with counselors to offer priority registration for these populations within the Math Academy enrollment process
 Use multiple measures during Math Academy to support academic mobility toward math transfer
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Implementation Team: Director of Student Academic Support, Math Academy coordinator, math faculty, Tutorial Services Coordinator
ID Timeline(s)
B.4 Spring 2016 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$75,000
Other Funds**
Student Life, $18,750
 Link to Goal:
Targeted effective math learning support to identified groups will increase completion of the math sequence, leading to higher transfer rates.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine transfer rates.
The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term and after Math Academy
participation.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Success Indicator: ESL and Basic Skills
Completion
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
CAMPUS-BASED RESEARCH: ESL AND BASIC SKILLS COMPLETION
C. ESL AND BASIC SKILLS COMPLETION. The ratio of the number of students by population
group who complete a degree-applicable course after having completed the final ESL or
basic skills course compared to the number of those students who complete such a final ESL
or basic skills course. Calculate progress rates through basic skills by dividing:
Rate
Rate of ESL and
Basic Skills
Completion
Denominator
The # of students who
complete a final ESL or basic
skills course with an A, B, C or
credit in the base year
Numerator
The # of students out of  (the
denominator) that complete a degree
applicable course with an A, B, C, or
credit in the goal year
Remedial Progress Rate (Math): The percentage of credit students who attempted for the first
time a course designated at “levels below transfer” in Math and successfully completed a
college-level course in Math within six years.
REMEDIAL MATH
Target Population(s)
Example Group
American Indian / Alaska
Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White
Some other race
More than one race
Unknown
All Students
Males
Females
Unknown
Current or former foster youth
Individuals with disabilities
Low-income students
Veterans
Cohort Count
Success Count
1457
Remedial
Math
Completion
Rate
247
Total (all
student
average)
completion
rate*
Comparison to
the all student
average
(Percentage
point
difference
with +/added)*
24%
36%
-7**
11
3
17%
27%
58
57
1004
13
22
16
374
6
38%
28%
37%
46%
36%
36%
36%
36%
2
-8
1
10
170
N/A
N/A
185
1498
677
815
6
N/A
125
893
N/A
53
N/A
N/A
68
542
234
307
1
N/A
49
357
N/A
31%
N/A
N/A
37%
36%
35%
38%
17%
N/A
39%
40%
N/A
36%
36%
36%
36%
-5
N/A
N/A
1
36%
-1
2
19
N/A
3
4
N/A
36%
36%
36%
36%
36%
36%
36%
-9
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Source: https://misweb.cccco.edu/dataondemand/Accountability/ARCC.aspx
Remedial Progress Rate (English): The percentage of credit students who attempted for the
first time a course designated at “levels below transfer” in English and successfully completed a
college-level course in English within six years.
REMEDIAL ENGLISH
Target Population(s)
Example Group
American Indian / Alaska
Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White
Some other race
More than one race
Unknown
All Students
Males
Females
Unknown
Current or former foster youth
Individuals with disabilities
Low-income students
Veterans
Cohort Count
Success Count
1457
Remedial
English
Completion
Rate
247
Total (all
student
average)
completion
rate*
Comparison to
the all student
average
(Percentage
point
difference
with +/added)*
-7**
13
4
17%
31%
24%
43%
93
50
1,397
15
55
19
587
4
59%
38%
42%
27%
43%
43%
43%
43%
16
-5
-1
-16
174
N/A
N/A
231
1,973
911
1,052
10
92
N/A
N/A
96
857
365
485
7
53%
N/A
N/A
42%
43%
40%
46%
70%
43%
43%
43%
43%
43%
43%
43%
10
N/A
N/A
1
#VALUE!
-3
3
27
N/A
N/A
N/A
43%
N/A
124
1,097
39
522
31%
48%
43%
43%
-12
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
43%
N/A
-12
Sources
https://misweb.cccco.edu/dataondemand/Accountability/ARCC.aspx
Remedial Progress Rate (ESL): The percentage of credit students who attempted for the first
time a course designated at “levels below transfer” in ESL and successfully completed a collegelevel ESL course or a college-level English course within six years. The cohort is defined as the
year the student attempts for the first time a course at “levels below transfer” in Math, English
and/or ESL.
ESL
Target Population(s)
Cohort Count
Success Count
Remedial
Total (all
Comparison to
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
ESL
Completion
Rate
Example Group
American Indian / Alaska
Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White
Some other race
More than one race
Unknown
All Students
Males
Females
Unknown
Current or former foster youth
Individuals with disabilities
Low-income students
Veterans
1457
247
Hartnell College
student
average)
completion
rate*
the all student
average
(Percentage
point
difference
with +/added)*
-7**
N/A
N/A
17%
N/A
24%
16%
16
2
251
N/A
4
2
37
N/A
25%
100%
15%
N/A
16%
16%
16%
16%
9
84
-1
N/A
3
N/A
N/A
56
328
127
199
2
N/A
12
130
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
9
53
12
41
0
N/A
4
31
N/A
33%
N/A
N/A
16%
16%
9%
21%
0%
N/A
33%
24%
N/A
16%
16%
16%
16%
17
N/A
N/A
16%
16%
16%
16%
16%
16%
16%
-7
5
-16
N/A
17
8
N/A
N/A
0
Source: https://misweb.cccco.edu/dataondemand/Accountability/ARCC.aspx
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Remedial Math:
Equity
Gap
--Largest
Gap
Second
Largest
Third
Largest
Student
Group
Example
Group
American
Indian /
Alaska
Native
Black or
African
American
White
1
Gap in
comparison to
the Average,
Expressed as
Percentage %
2
Percentage
expressed as
decimal
25% becomes
.25
7%
3
4
Multiply
The # of students
who complete a
final ESL or basic
skills course with
an A, B, C or credit
=
Number of
Students
“Lost”
.07
x
1457
=
101
9%
.09
x
11
=
1
8%
.08
x
57
=
5
5%
.05
x
53
=
3
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GOALS, ACTIVITIES, FUNDING AND EVALUATION: ESL AND BASIC SKILLS COURSE COMPLETION
GOAL C.
The goal is to improve ESL and basic skills completion for the following target populations identified in the college research as
experiencing a disproportionate impact:
Remedial Math:
Target Population(s)
Current gap, year
Example Group
-7, 2014
American Indian / Alaska
-9, 2015
Native
Black or African American
-8, 2015
White
-5, 2015
*Expressed as either a percentage or number
**Benchmark goals are to be decided by the institution.
Goal*
No gap
Gap no > -4
Goal Year
2020
2020
Gap no > -4
Gap no > -2
2020
2020
Remedial English:
Target Population(s)
Current gap, year
Example Group
-7, 2014
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
-16, 2015
American Indian / Alaska Native
-12, 2015
Individuals with disabilities
-12, 2015
Black or African American
-5, 2015
Males
-3, 2015
*Expressed as either a percentage or number
**Benchmark goals are to be decided by the institution.
Goal*
No gap
Gap no > -8
Gap no > -6
Gap no > -6
Gap no > -2
No gap
Goal Year
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
Remedial ESL:
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Target Population(s)
Current gap, year
Example Group
-7, 2014
Unknown
-16, 2015
Males
-7, 2015
Hispanic or Latino
-1, 2015
*Expressed as either a percentage or number
**Benchmark goals are to be decided by the institution.
Goal*
No gap
Gap no > -8
Gap no > -3
No gap
Hartnell College
Goal Year
2020
2020
2020
2020
ACTIVITIES: C. ESL AND BASIC SKILLS COURSE COMPLETION
C.1
 Activity Type(s):
X
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
C.1
Target Group(s)
Veterans
Foster Youth
Individuals with Disabilities
# of Students Affected
353
24
1,144
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Expand the Early Support Program (ESP; also known as Early Alert) pilot to broader implementation across Hartnell campuses
with online data gathering and reporting elements (to include more high-risk populations, such as veterans, foster youth,
disabled students, and first-generation students)
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
According to Ensuring Equitable Access and Success: A Guide to Assessing & Mitigating Disproportionate Impact in Student
Success and Support Programs published by the Chancellor’s Office, “Programs like early alert or early warning require that
faculty and counselors work together as part of a structured and proactive process to identify and link students to tutoring and
any other needed supports (Lynch-Holmes, Troy & Ramos, 2012).” In addition, the early alert program must be delivered
effectively for it to improve retention by first identifying at-risk students and then by linking them to support services.
The College has been piloting its Early Support Program (ESP) with basic skills instructors with some success and is now
increasing the capacity of the program with the support of additional counselors funded by SSSP. Two embedded part-time
counselors initially supported with Title V and BSI funds collaborated with faculty to provide follow-up services to at-risk basic
skills students. A presentation of the Early Support Program is part of the Annual Student Success Conference scheduled for
January 2016 to educate faculty of the program and to expand its use.
Implementation:




Identify all basic skills faculty and provide training on use of the Early Support Program
Ensure that veterans, foster youth, and students with disabilities are aware of Early Support Services
Hire additional embedded basic skills counselors to connect with identified students
Develop marketing strategies to promote awareness of academic support services to faculty and students
Implementation Team: Student Affairs staff, counselors, faculty
ID Planned Start and End Date(s)
C.1 Spring 2016 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$0
Other Funds**
SSSP $83,235
 Link to Goal:
Increased collaboration among faculty, counselors, tutors, and students to create a “success team” will provide students with
follow-up services in the crucial first stages of their educational journeys, which will positively affect course completion or
reenrollment if necessary.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
course completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
C.2
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
C.2
Target Group
American Indian / Alaska Native
Black or African Americans
Latinos
Individuals with Disabilities
Males
Whites
# of Students Affected
51
633
20,160
1,144
13,061
3,228
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Recruit Native American, African American, Latino, and White and male students along with students with disabilities into a
mentorship program that includes computer literacy and basic skills support. Create a laptop loan program that will increase
access to technology for students who do not have it. Supplement Computer Center hours to provide access for male and Latino
students as well as for students with disabilities needing tech support (computer literacy skills) to complete coursework.
Implementation:
 Work with campus dependencies as gateways to loan out computers to targeted populations
 Work with the Hartnell College Mentor Program to promote student involvement as mentors and mentees
 Survey faculty and students to determine computer literacy needs
 Develop internal and external marketing to support awareness for students in targeted populations, staff, faculty, and the
community
 Connect with community-based organizations and attend community events
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District:



Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Survey faculty and students to determine computer literacy needs for successful college course completion
Offer consistent Computer Center hours and provide marketing to targeted groups and to faculty and staff regarding
computer support availability
Expand hours of operation of the Computer Center to provide assistance for students with disabilities and other targeted
populations
Implementation Team: Mentor Program staff, counselors, Computer Center staff
ID Timeline(s)
C.2 Fall 2015 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$59,100 (from 14-15 funding)
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Improved technology skills are a key component for students to successfully complete their classes
Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
course completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term as well as from
feedback from DSPS staff.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
C.3
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
C.3
Target Group
American Indian / Alaska Native
Black or African Americans
Latinos
Individuals with Disabilities
Males
Whites
# of Students Affected
51
633
20,160
1,144
13,061
3,228
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Collaborate with the Director of Student Academic Support to create professional development activities (such as Faculty Inquiry
Groups) to determine and analyze the “barrier points” preventing students from persisting through the levels of basic skills and
ESL courses to transfer-level courses and to create “momentum points” to help students succeed. Academic support services will
establish several well-organized venues to help students improve their success rate and reduce attrition. Work with faculty to
create workshops for ESL and basic skills math and English courses to increase student success for targeted student populations.
Implementation:
 Work with the Academic Senate and the Student Senate to create an effective learning culture by developing workshops to
address common barriers and successful coping strategies
 Provide meaningful topics to improve student success at times conducive to students’ schedules
 Create faculty support workshops by inviting participation to develop and present workshops
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District:

Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Incentivize workshop participating by providing students with indirect support such as food vouchers for providing feedback
of usefulness of presentations and topics
Implementation Team: Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of Student Academic Support, the Student Success Committee, Faculty
Inquiry Groups (FIGs)
ID Timeline(s)
C.3 Fall 2015 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$7,000
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Increased support opportunities for students in areas that traditionally cause course attrition will provide coping strategies/skills
that will increase course completion.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
course completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term and after each
workshop.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
C.4
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
C.4
Target Group
American Indian / Alaska Native
Black or African Americans
Latinos
Individuals with Disabilities
Males
Whites
# of Students Affected
51
633
20,160
1,144
13,061
3,228
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Increase embedded counselor support in basic skills courses with focus on reaching out to students who are veterans, disabled,
Native American, African American, Latino, and White and male
Implementation:
 Hire additional embedded counselors and embed in basic skills courses
 Promote awareness of services to impacted students through targeted marketing and counselor support
Implementation Team: Dean of Counseling, counselors, faculty
ID Timeline(s)
C.4 Fall 2015 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$0
Other Funds**
SSSP $83,000
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
 Link to Goal:
Providing additional counseling support will increase completion.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
course completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
C.5
 Activity Type(s):
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
C.5
Target Group
Latinos
# of Students Affected
20,160
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Provide internship opportunities relevant to Latino students’ majors to facilitate the completion of coursework.
Implementation:
 Provide internships for students enrolled in Early Childhood Education and other human development courses
 Develop the structure of the internship program and the processes for recruitment and application
 Recruit and hire students from relevant majors to participate in the internship program
Implementation Team: Dean of Counseling, counselors, faculty
ID Timeline(s)
C.5 Fall 2015
Student Equity Funds
$20,000
Other Funds**
CDC $60,000
 Link to Goal:
Providing additional counseling support will increase completion.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
course completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Hartnell College Student Equity Plan - 59
District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term.
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
C.6
 Activity Type(s):
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
C.6
Target Group
Latinos
Males
# of Students Affected
20,160
13,061
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Expand access to Reading Plus by hiring a part time staff member to facilitate a student orientation to the software as well as
collaborate with faculty to promote access to the program and integration with courses. Utilize distance learning technology to
leverage resources.
Implementation:
 Hire Academic Support Assistant for the King City Campus to provide reading support to Latinos and males
 Coordinate with Director of Student Academic Support to deliver support activities, including Reading Plus orientations
 Investigate technology requirements to broadcast workshops and courses through use of the distance learning classrooms on
the main campus and King City Center
Implementation Team: Director of Student Academic Support, Tutorial Services Coordinator, Academic Support Specialists,
tutors, SI Leaders, faculty
ID Timeline(s)
C.6 Fall 2015 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$28,000
Other Funds**
BSI
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
 Link to Goal:
Improved reading skills will promote course completion.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
course completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term.
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Success Indicator: Degree and Certificate
Completion
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CAMPUS-BASED RESEARCH: DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE COMPLETION
D. DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE COMPLETION. The ratio of the number of students by
population group who receive a degree or certificate to the number of students in that
group with the same informed matriculation goal as documented in the student educational
plan developed with a counselor/advisor. Calculate degree and certificate completion rates
by dividing:
Rate
Degree and
Certificate
Completion
Target Population(s)
Example Group
American Indian /
Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African
American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or
other Pacific Islander
White
Some other race
More than one race
Unknown
All Students
Denominator
The # of first-time students who enrolled
in the base year and named certificates
and degrees as their matriculation goal
in their student educational plan or by
taking degree or certificate applicable
course(s) using the definitions outlined
in the Scorecard.
The # of firsttime students
who enrolled
in the base
year with the
goal of
obtaining a
certificate or
degree
The number
of students
out of  (the
denominator)
who earned a
degree or
certificate
within one or
more years.
Numerator
The number of students out of
 (the denominator) that
earned a degree or certificate
within one or more years, as
decided by the college.
The rate of Total
Certificate (all
completion student
average
)
complet
ion
rate*
Comparison to
the all student
average
(Percentage
point
difference
with +/added)*
# Received
Cohort count
Certificate
1947
568
10
0
0%
33%
20%
62
25
11
3
18%
12%
20%
20%
-2
-8
936
11
189
3
20%
27%
20%
20%
0
7
146
N/A
N/A
231
1,421
29
N/A
N/A
51
286
20%
N/A
N/A
22%
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
0
N/A
N/A
2
0%
29%
-4**
-20
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Males
Females
Unknown
Current or former
foster youth
Individuals with
disabilities
Low-income students
Veterans
662
747
12
N/A
109
175
2
N/A
16%
23%
17%
N/A
20%
20%
20%
20%
-4
3
-3
N/A
64
8
13%
20%
-7
1041
N/A
226
N/A
22%
N/A
20%
20%
2
N/A
Notes:
•
A student with multiple awards is counted once.
•
Filipino students are combined with Asian.
There is no current state level MIS data available in this category for Veteran and Foster Youth
students.
Source: https://misweb.cccco.edu/dataondemand/Accountability/ARCC.aspx, accessed on
10/01/2015
Degree and Certificate Completion
Gender
unduplicate
completer
Female
Male
Unknown
Grand Total
Ethnicity
Asian
Black/African American
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
American Indian/Alaska
Native
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
175
109
2
286
unduplicate
completer
Cohort Count Degree and Comparison to
Certificate
the all student
Completion average
747
23%
662
16%
12
17%
1421
20%
Cohort count
4
3
7
189
0
17
25
45
936
10
Degree and
Certificate
Completion
24%
12%
16%
20%
0%
3
11
27%
3
-4
-3
0
3
-8
-5
0
-20
7
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White
Unknown
Grand Total
29
51
286
DSPS
unduplicate
completer
No
Yes
Grand Total
146
231
1421
unduplicate
completer
No
Yes
Grand Total
0
2
0
Degree and
Certificate
Compoletio
n
1357
20%
64
13%
1421
20%
0
-7
0
Cohort count
278
8`
286
Low income
20%
22%
20%
Cohort count
60
226
286
Degree and
Certificate
Compoletio
n
380
16%
1041
22%
1421
20%
-4
2
0
Note:
•
A student with multiple awards is counted once.
Source: CCCCCO Data on Demand, Accessed on 10/01/2015
Equity
Gap
--Largest
Gap
Second
Largest
Student
Group
Example
Group
American
Indian /
Alaska
Natives
Black or
African
1
2
3
4
Gap in comparison
to the Average,
Expressed as
Percentage
Percentage
expressed as
decimal
25% becomes
.25
Multiply
The # of first-time
students who
enrolled in 2011
and named
certificates and
degrees as their
matriculation goal
=
Number of
Students
“Lost”
7%
.04
x
1947
=
77
20%
.20
x
10
=
2
8%
.08
x
25
=
2
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Americans
Third
Largest
Individuals
with
disabilities
7%
.07
x
64
=
4
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GOALS, ACTIVITIES, FUNDING AND EVALUATION: DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE COMPLETION
GOAL D.
The goal is to improve degree and certificate completion for the following target populations identified in the college research as
experiencing a disproportionate impact:
Target Population(s)
Current gap, year
Example Group
-4, 2014
American Indian / Alaska
-20, 2015
Native
Black or African American
-8, 2015
Individuals with disabilities
-7, 2015
*Expressed as either a percentage or number
**Benchmark goals are to be decided by the institution.
Goal*
No gap
Gap no > -10
Goal Year
2020
2020
Gap no > -4
Gap no > -3
2020
2020
ACTIVITIES: D. DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE COMPLETION
D.1
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
D.1
Target Group
Native Americans
African Americans
Latinos
Individuals with Disabilities
# of Students Affected
10
25
936
64
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Males
Whites
662
146
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Recruit Native American, African American, Latino, and White and male students along with students with disabilities into a
mentorship program that includes computer literacy and basic skills support. Create a laptop loan program that will increase
access to technology for students who do not have it. Supplement Computer Center hours to provide access for male and Latino
students as well as for students with disabilities needing tech support (computer literacy skills) to complete coursework.
Implementation:
 Work with campus dependencies as gateways to loan out computers to targeted populations
 Work with the Hartnell College Mentor Program to promote student involvement as mentors and mentees
 Survey faculty and students to determine computer literacy needs
 Develop internal and external marketing to support awareness for students in targeted populations, staff, faculty, and the
community
 Connect with community-based organizations and attend community events
 Survey faculty and students to determine computer literacy needs for successful college course completion
 Offer consistent Computer Center hours and provide marketing to targeted groups and to faculty and staff regarding
computer support availability
 Expand hours of operation of the Computer Center to provide assistance for students with disabilities and other targeted
populations
Implementation Team: Mentor program coordinator, faculty, staff, Director of Student Academic Support
ID Timeline(s)
D.1 Fall 2015 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
See C.2 - $59,100 (from 14-15 funds)
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Improved technology skills are a key component for students to successfully complete their classes.
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 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
degree and certificate completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term as well as from
feedback from DSPS staff.
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D.2
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other Categorical
Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
D.2
Target Group
American Indian / Alaska Native
Black or African Americans
Latinos
Individuals with Disabilities
Males
Whites
# of Students Affected
10
25
936
64
662
146
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Collaborate with the Director of Student Academic Support to create professional development activities (such as Faculty Inquiry
Groups) to determine and analyze the “barrier points” preventing students from persisting through the levels of basic skills and
ESL courses to transfer-level courses and to create “momentum points” to help students succeed. Academic support services will
establish several well organized venues to help students improve their success rate and reduce attrition. Work with faculty to
create workshops for ESL and basic skills math and English courses to increase success for targeted student populations.
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Implementation:
 Work with the Academic Senate and the Student Senate to create an effective learning culture by developing workshops to
address common barriers and successful coping strategies
 Provide meaningful topics to improve student success at times conducive to students’ schedules
 Create faculty support workshops by inviting participation to develop and present workshops
 Incentivize workshop participating by providing students with indirect support such as food vouchers for providing feedback
of usefulness of presentations and topics
Implementation Team: Faculty, Director of Student Academic Support
ID Timeline(s)
D.2 Fall 2015 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
see C.3 - $7,000
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Increased support opportunities for students in areas that traditionally cause course attrition will provide coping strategies/skills
that will increase course completion.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
degree and certificate completion numbers. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term and after each
workshop.
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Transfer
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CAMPUS-BASED RESEARCH: TRANSFER
E. TRANSFER. The ratio of the number of students by population group who complete a
minimum of 12 units and have attempted a transfer level course in mathematics or English,
to the number of students in that group who actually transfer after one or more (up to six)
years. Calculate transfer rates by dividing:
Rate
Transfer
Denominator
The # of students who
complete a minimum of 12
units and have attempted a
transfer level course in
mathematics or English
Target Population(s)
Example Group
Cohort Count
Transfer Count
1947
American Indian / Alaska
Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
White
Some other race
More than one race
Unknown
All Students
Males
Females
Unknown
Current or former foster
youth
Individuals with disabilities
Low-income students
Veterans
Numerator
The number of students out of  (the
denominator) who actually transfer after
one or more years.
Transfer Rate Total (all
student
average)
pass rate*
568
Comparison to
the all student
average
(Percentage
point difference
with +/- added)*
6
1
29%
17%
33%
29%
-4**
42
15
673
9
13
6
192
3
31%
40%
29%
33%
29%
29%
29%
29%
2
11
0
4
103
N/A
N/A
165
1013
464
544
5
N/A
32
N/A
N/A
46
293
134
155
4
N/A
31%
N/A
N/A
28%
29%
29%
28%
80%
N/A
29%
29%
29%
29%
29%
29%
29%
29%
2
N/A
N/A
-1
#VALUE!
0
-1
51
N/A
49
768
N/A
8
214
N/A
16%
28%
N/A
29%
29%
29%
-13
-1
N/A
-12
Source: http://datamart.cccco.edu/Outcomes/Transfer_Velocity.aspx
Equity
Gap
Student
Group
1
2
Gap in comparison
to the Average,
Expressed as
Percentage
expressed as
3
Multiply
The # of first-time
students who
4
=
Number of
Students
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--Largest
Gap
Second
Largest
Third
Largest
Example
Group
Individuals
with
disabilities
American
Indian /
Alaska
Natives
Females
Percentage
decimal
25% becomes
.25
7%
.04
x
1947
=
77
13%
.13
x
49
=
6
12%
.12
x
6
=
1
1%
.01
x
544
=
5
enrolled in 2011
and named
transfer as their
matriculation goal.
“Lost”
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District:
Hartnell Community College District
College:
Hartnell College
GOALS, ACTIVITIES, FUNDING AND EVALUATION: TRANSFER
GOAL E.
The goal is to improve transfer for the following target populations identified in the college research as experiencing a
disproportionate impact:
Target Population(s)
Current gap, year
Example Group
-4, 2014
Individuals with disabilities
-13, 2015
American Indian / Alaska Natives
-12, 2015
Females
-1, 2015
Low-income students
-1, 2015
Unknown
-1, 2015
*Expressed as either a percentage or number
**Benchmark goals are to be decided by the institution.
Goal*
No gap
Gap no > -6
Gap no > -6
No gap
No gap
No gap
Goal Year
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
ACTIVITIES: E. TRANSFER
E.1
 Activity Type(s):
X
X
Outreach
Student Services or other
Categorical Program
Research and Evaluation
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
E.1
Target Group(s)
Individuals with Disabilities
American Indian / Alaskan Natives
# of Students Affected
49
6
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District:
College:
Females
544
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Promote institutional (academic and student) support programs and use of the College’s Transfer Center to students with
disabilities, Native Americans, females, and low-income students to improve students’ academic persistence and migration from
basic skills courses to degree applicable/transferable courses, and to eventually transfer
Implementation:
 Provide laptops with cameras in the Transfer Center for students to Skype with transfer institutions
 Provide funding for students to take field trips to various transfer institutions
 Develop marketing strategies to promote awareness of transfer opportunities
 Target students with disabilities, Native Americans, females, and low-income students to participate in Transfer Center
activities, such as College Day/Transfer Night
 Develop targeted transfer workshops for student veterans, students with disabilities, Native Americans, females, and lowincome students through the College’s Career/Transfer Center
 Provide financial literacy workshops
Implementation Team: Student Affairs, categorical program staff, financial aid technician
ID
E.1
Planned Start and End Date(s)
Spring 2016 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
See C.1 - $59,100 (from 14-15 funds)
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Providing students with a fully-functional and welcoming transfer center will help these students work toward integrating into
the transfer culture at Hartnell College.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
transfer rates. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term and after each
workshop.
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District:
College:
E.2
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other
Categorical Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
E.2
Target Group
Individuals with Disabilities
American Indian / Alaskan Natives
Females
# of Students Affected
49
6
544
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Strengthen transfer partnerships and programs at the community college level such as Title V-Gavilan, CSUMB RN BSN, EOPS,
TRiO, and with public colleges and university transfer programs at the California State University and University of California,
such as the Educational Opportunity Programs. Build the mentoring program to include transfer as a possibility. Visit universities
and provide students with the opportunity to get to know other campuses.
Implementation:
 Collaborate with the Director of Student Academic Support to create professional development activities (such as Faculty
Inquiry Groups) to determine and analyze the “barrier points” that prevent students with disabilities, American Indians, and
females from persisting through the levels of basic skills and ESL courses to transfer-level courses and to create “momentum
points” to help students in these groups to succeed
 Identify and collaborate with all Hartnell College student partnerships and pathways, such as bridge programs, the FosterKinship Independent Living Program, the Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium, Migrant Region 16 to develop and align
pathways to Hartnell
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District:

College:
Develop marketing strategies to improve awareness of academic and student support services, such as financial aid,
supplemental instruction, tutoring, workshops, language labs, and the Computer Center, to Native American, Asian, African
American, and male students along with students with disabilities students and faculty and staff
Implementation Team: Director of Student Academic Support, Student Affairs, categorical program staff
ID
E.2
Timeline(s)
Spring 2016 – Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$10,000
Other Funds**
 Link to Goal:
Improved transfer rates will occur with the building of a transfer culture within the affected groups that will instill confidence
that transfer is a viable goal
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
transfer rates. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term and after each
workshop and campus visit.
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District:
College:
E.3
 Activity Type(s):
X
Outreach
Student Services or other
Categorical Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
X
X
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
E.3
Target Group
Individuals with Disabilities
American Indian / Alaskan Natives
Females
Foster Youth
Veterans
# of Students Affected
49
6
544
93
65
 Activity Implementation Plan:
Increase participation in the Math Academy for students with disabilities, Native Americans, females, and low-income students
moving through the math sequence to transfer level.
Since 2011, Math Academy participants have shown significantly higher success rates in their subsequent math courses; for
example, success in MAT 123, Intermediate Algebra, has ranged from 15 to 29 percentage points higher than non-Math
Academy participants. In MAT 201, Pre-Algebra, Math Academy participants have demonstrated success at between 5 to 26
points higher than non-Math Academy students. However, data show that results for success in MAT 121 have been lower for
MAT 121 Math Academy students than for those not participating. This trend is under investigation.
Implementation:
 Develop a marketing strategy including promotional materials for identified populations
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District:


College:
Work with counselors to offer priority registration for these populations within the Math Academy enrollment process
Use multiple measures during Math Academy to support academic mobility toward math transfer
Implementation Team: Director of Student Academic Support, Math Academy coordinator, math faculty, Tutorial Services
Coordinator
ID
E.3
Timeline(s)
Spring 2016 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$75,000
Other Funds**
Student Life, $18,750
Link to Goal:
Targeted effective math learning support to identified groups will increase completion of the math sequence, leading to higher
transfer rates.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to determine
transfer rates. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through student satisfaction surveys administered during each term and after
Math Academy participation.
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Other College- or District-wide Initiatives Affecting Several
Indicators
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F.1: Institutional Research Director
 Indicators/Goals to be affected by the activity
X
X
X
Access
Course Completion
ESL and Basic Skills Course Completion
X
X
Degrees and Certificate Completion
Transfer
 Activity Type(s)
Outreach
X
X
Student Services or other
Categorical Program
Research and Evaluation
Student Equity
Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
F.1
Target Group
NA
# of Students Affected
 Activity Implementation Plan
 Hire and Institutional Research Director
 Design and implement a research and data collection plan to ensure that measurable outcomes are met
ID
F.1
Planned Start and End Date(s)
Fall 2015 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$33,724
Other Funds**
$52,672 (SSSP, General fund)
 Link to Goal:
Working under the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Institutional Research will provide the data and measure
outcomes for activities outlined within the Student Equity Plan.
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 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through surveys and systems designed by the Director of Institutional Research
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F.2: Professional Development
 Indicators/Goals to be affected by the activity
X
X
X
Access
Course Completion
ESL and Basic Skills Course Completion
X
X
Degrees and Certificate Completion
Transfer
 Activity Type(s)
Outreach
Student Services or other
Categorical Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity
Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
F.2
Target Group
NA
# of Students Affected
 Activity Implementation Plan
 Collaborate among College councils and committees, such as the Student Success Committee and the Professional
Development Committee, to organize and schedule social justice and multicultural education opportunities, such as
workshops
 Promote and encourage awareness of and participation in student equity training, support, and counseling by bringing equity
and social justice specialists to Hartnell
ID
F.2
Planned Start and End Date(s)
Spring 2016 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$14,000
Other Funds**
Various amounts (SSSP, General fund)
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 Link to Goal:
Planned and regularly scheduled professional development offerings to all staff at the College will increase equity awareness and
lead to better support services for students. In addition, professional development among College staff will improve collaboration
and efficiency of implementing plan activities; professional development among College staff and district high school staff will
improve pathways for students.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Professional Development Committee to determine
staff participation rates. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through staff satisfaction surveys administered at the conclusion of each professional
development activity.
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F.3: Conferences
 Indicators/Goals to be affected by the activity
X
X
X
Access
Course Completion
ESL and Basic Skills Course Completion
X
X
Degrees and Certificate Completion
Transfer
 Activity Type(s)
Outreach
X
Student Services or other
Categorical Program
Research and Evaluation
X
Student Equity
Coordination/Planning
Curriculum/Course Development or
Adaptation
Professional Development
Instructional Support Activities
Direct Student Support
 Target Student Group(s) & # of Each Affected*:
ID
F.3
Target Group
NA
# of Students Affected
 Activity Implementation Plan
Conferences
ID
F.3
Planned Start and End Date(s)
Spring 2016 - Spring 2018
Student Equity Funds
$5,000
Other Funds**
Various amounts (SSSP, General fund)
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 Link to Goal:
Providing opportunities to all staff at the College to attend conferences will increase equity awareness and lead to better support
services for students. In addition, conference attendance by College staff will provide staff with opportunities to interact with
professionals from other districts and to participate in social justice and multicultural education opportunities.
 Evaluation:
Academic Year - Quantitative data will be collected and reviewed through the Professional Development Committee to
determine staff participation rates. Conference attendees will make presentations to appropriate College councils and
committees. The SEP Activity Evaluation Rubric will be completed and reviewed.
Each Term - Qualitative data will be collected through staff satisfaction surveys administered at the conclusion of each
professional development activity.
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Summary Budget
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Summary Evaluation
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SUMMARY EVALUATION SCHEDULE AND PROCESS
The office of Institutional Effectiveness along with the Student Equity Work Group will work
jointly to track the activities planned throughout the year of funding. Evaluation will take place
on an ongoing basis, and each method will take place either annually or by semester, and
reporting back will coincide with each method’s timeline. The Equity Plan will administer the
following components in the evaluation process.
a. Longitudinal study: The success indicators: Access, Completion, ESL & Basic Skills,
Degrees/Certificates and Transfer will be monitored on an annual basis. The
measurements will be compared on a year to year basis using the Scorecard and internal
data.
b. Activity based: All of the activities will have evaluation methods defined for each
activity. Some activities will have pre and post evaluation to help in the process.
c. Summative Evaluation: Success indicator metrics will be compared to the data prior to
the current analyzed cohort and effectiveness will be determined. A summary report of
findings will be completed and presented.
d. Goals/Measurable Outcomes: Outcomes will be measured and compared against the
goals set forth by the plan. Activities that fail to make significant progress in reducing
the equity gap will be re-evaluated.
e. Self-evaluation component: Participating dependencies will self-evaluate on an ongoing
basis, and reporting back to the Student Equity Work Group will be required.
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Attachments
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Attachment 1: Funding Request Form
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Attachment 2: Activity Evaluation Rubric
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