St. Philip’s College Call to Conversation October 24, 2012 Texas Award for Performance Excellence Application Texas Award for Performance Excellence (TAPE) • State level Baldrige award • Mission: Improve the competitiveness and performance of U.S. organizations Texas Award for Performance Excellence (TAPE) • The Baldrige journey is about learning how to achieve: • • • • • • Effectiveness Sustainability Innovation World-class results Integrated processes Organizational learning TAPE Application Status St. Philip’s College Status: • 2010 • 2011 • 2013 Engagement Level Recognition Achievement Level Recognition Application for Award Recognition Site Visit January 13 – 19, 2013 Award and Recognition Announcements – March 7, 2013 Application Status APPLICATION SUBMITTED: OCTOBER 5, 2012 SITE VISIT: JANUARY 13-19, 2013 Meetings Interviews General Questions STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: • Process Improvement: Efficiencies, alignment, and outcomes (Data driven)—Keep It Simple • Financial Literacy—Generating Wealth • Developmental Education: new state policy and requirements —MyMastery Legacy Bowden Elementary School Adoption Project Bowden Elementary School Mentor Project Student Success Philosophy Statement Proposed Philosophy St. Philip’s College believes the first year experience is the beginning of a student’s journey towards leadership, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning. We embrace our first year students’ diverse background and preparation for learning, while recognizing their vast potential for growth. We encourage our first year students to develop and walk in their passion through active engagement, personal commitment and responsibility, critical thinking, inclusiveness, and ethical behavior. Proposed Philosophy St. Philip’s College will set the standard for first year students to achieve success by: • Building a vibrant learning environment through stimulating intellectual curiosity, creativity, and exploration of information and ideas, as well as mastery of content; actively and intentionally engaging first year students in the campus community; developing learning opportunities that offer firstâyear students multiple possibilities for their future; and equipping first year students with an enduring passion for learning; Proposed Philosophy • Building a cohesive community by nurturing relationships between administration, faculty, students, and staff through instruction, mentoring, and advising; • Cultivating a supportive environment through mutual respect, shared responsibility, and a campus ethic of care; and • Building a sustainable community through students’ wealth generation and lifelong contributions to their profession, community, and family. MyMap Information MyMap • Student Success Priorities developed • Flowchart created-incorporated elements from Completion by Design (Connection-Entry & New Student Orientation-Progress-Completion) • Presented and approved by the Board of Trustees • Priorities shared with the college community in each of the Division meetings during the Fall Professional Development Week Connection Alamo Colleges CBD/MyMAP formerly CAMS/NSO Entry & New Student Orientation Progress LEGEND FTIC Student Success Pathway Completion MyMAP MODULE Required Readiness Graduation Required Readiness Optional New Student Orientation Continuum Success Initiatives TSI Components AC Online FTIC Student Success Pathway Connection Alamo Colleges CBD/MyMAP formerly CAMS/NSO Entry & New Student Orientation Progress Completion Outreach & Recruitment College Connections High School Transition cafécollege GED/ABE/ESL Financial Aid Saturdays Dual Credit / Early Admissions Prior Learning Assessment Academies Mobile GO Center Continuing Education Early College College Programs Community Education Centers Military Education Centers Education Initiatives Community Partnerships Public Relations Alamo Colleges Website Introduction to College & Pathways Complete ApplyTX LEGEND Admissions Process MyMAP MODULE Required Readiness Graduation Required Readiness Optional New Student Orientation Continuum Success Initiatives TSI Components AC Online Alamo Colleges CBD/MyMAP formerly CAMS/NSO FTIC Student Success Pathway Entry & New Student Orientation High School Transition cafécollege On Campus New Student & Family Convocation Paying for College GED/ABE/ESL Financial Aid Saturdays Dual Credit / Early Admissions Prior Learning Assessment Academies Assessment Information START RIGHT First Day Counts Welcome Week Mobile GO Center Continuing Education Yes Early College College Programs Community Education Centers No Need to test Military Education Centers First Week Attendance Test Prep 1-2 hrs. Education Initiatives Community Partnerships Public Relations IEP Complete Test Alamo Colleges Website Admissions Process Complete ApplyTX PASS 15 hrs. Introduction to College & Pathways SDEV GPS I CARE (Student Responsibility) Online Advising HOLA On-campus Orientation Event / Group Advising for Identified Student Cohorts New Student Orientation Continuum Registration PASS 15 hrs. LEGEND College Connections ACES Completion (Grades First) Outreach & Recruitment Progress Attendance & Early Alert Connection MyMAP MODULE Required Readiness Graduation Required Readiness Optional New Student Orientation Continuum Success Initiatives TSI Components AC Online Alamo Colleges CBD/MyMAP formerly CAMS/NSO FTIC Student Success Pathway Entry & New Student Orientation High School Transition cafécollege On Campus New Student & Family Convocation Paying for College GED/ABE/ESL Financial Aid Saturdays Dual Credit / Early Admissions Prior Learning Assessment Academies Assessment Information START RIGHT First Day Counts Welcome Week Mobile GO Center Continuing Education Yes Early College College Programs Community Education Centers No Need to test Military Education Centers First Week Attendance Test Prep 1-2 hrs. Education Initiatives Community Partnerships Public Relations IEP Complete Test Alamo Colleges Website Admissions Process Complete ApplyTX PASS 15 hrs. Introduction to College & Pathways SDEV GPS I CARE (Student Responsibility) Online Advising HOLA On-campus Orientation Event / Group Advising for Identified Student Cohorts Mid-term Grades & Alert Week Prior to Drop Date Alert 15 Hour Milestone 30 Hour Milestone 42 Hour Core Milestone 60 Hour Milestone New Student Orientation Continuum Registration PASS 15 hrs. Completion 4 week Alert LEGEND College Connections ACES (Grades First) Outreach & Recruitment Progress Attendance & Early Alert Connection MyMAP MODULE Required Readiness Graduation Required Readiness Optional New Student Orientation Continuum Success Initiatives TSI Components AC Online Alamo Colleges CBD/MyMAP formerly CAMS/NSO FTIC Student Success Pathway Entry & New Student Orientation High School Transition cafécollege On Campus New Student & Family Convocation Paying for College GED/ABE/ESL Financial Aid Saturdays Dual Credit / Early Admissions Prior Learning Assessment Academies Assessment Information START RIGHT First Day Counts Welcome Week Mobile GO Center Continuing Education Yes Early College College Programs Community Education Centers No Need to test Military Education Centers First Week Attendance Test Prep 1-2 hrs. Education Initiatives Community Partnerships Public Relations IEP Complete Test Alamo Colleges Website Admissions Process Complete ApplyTX PASS 15 hrs. Introduction to College & Pathways SDEV GPS I CARE (Student Responsibility) Online Advising HOLA On-campus Orientation Event / Group Advising for Identified Student Cohorts Progress Completion 4 week Alert Alamo GPS IEP Mid-term Grades & Alert Graduation Readiness & Processing Week Prior to Drop Date Alert Completion, Transfer and Placement 15 Hour Milestone Automatic Degree 30 Hour Milestone Reverse Transfer 42 Hour Core Milestone 60 Hour Milestone New Student Orientation Continuum Registration PASS 15 hrs. LEGEND College Connections ACES (Grades First) Outreach & Recruitment Attendance & Early Alert Connection MyMAP MODULE Required Readiness Graduation Required Readiness Optional New Student Orientation Continuum Success Initiatives TSI Components AC Online Student Success Priorities MyMAP • 1.Prepare all entering students to perform to the best of their ability on the assessment exam, provide students with career path information that aligns with their interest area and basic skill levels, and provide multiple options for completing the developmental education requirements as quickly as possible to enter their program of choice. Student Success Priorities MyMAP • 2. Develop a comprehensive academic advising program, including current initiatives, that teaches students what they must do to be successful through well-designed advising that includes faculty, advisors, and all others who are in contact with students Student Success Priorities MyMAP • 3.Provide electronic system that allows students and advisors to align program requirements and the student’s record to identify progress toward completion at any time, provide communication with students about their progress, and provide award of certificate/degree upon completion Student Success Priorities MyMAP • 4. Expand faculty development programs across colleges to develop a comprehensive professional development program that prepares faculty and staff to serve students through the MyMAP system with a focus on student success, develop a professional development program for adjunct faculty This Semester • 4 Cross college teams (1 per priority) assembled • Charge: To develop each strategy (procedures/guidelines, processes, tools) and present the time required for development. • Initial document of priorities sent to PVC Strategies Recommended • • • • High School Partnership Curriculum Development Advising and Communication Selecting Major, Monitoring Progress and Communicating Toward Completion, Awarding Completions • Professional Enrichment • Evaluation Next Steps • Further prioritization of these strategies • Development of procedures and guidelines • Presentation to the PVC SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Call to Conversation PACE SURVEY RESULTS PRESENTED BY: Dr. Adena Williams Loston Mecca M. Salahuddin SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results The PACE Model Climate Factors Institutional Structure Driver Leadership Supervisory Relationships Outcome Student Success Teamwork Student Focus In February 2012, the Personal Assessment of the College Environment (PACE) survey was administered to 891 employees at St. Philip’s College (SPC). The purpose of the survey was to obtain the perceptions of personnel concerning the college climate and to provide data to assist SPC in promoting more open and constructive communication among faculty, staff, and administrators. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Respondent Characteristics Administrator 8 of 8 Returned 100% Response Rate Professional 64 of 102 Returned 62% Response Rate Other 4 Did not indicate classification Faculty 153 of 493 Returned 31% Response Rate Classified 99 of 188 Returned 52% Response Of the 891 SPC employees administered the survey, 328 (36.8%) completed the PACE survey. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results St. Philip’s College Climate Rated by All Employees Collaborative Consultative Competitive Coercive At SPC, the overall results from the PACE instrument indicate a healthy campus climate, yielding an overall 3.54 mean score or middle Consultative system. The Student Focus category received the highest mean score (3.87), whereas the Institutional Structure category received the lowest mean score (3.05). SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results NILIE Four Systems Model Consultative • Leaders have substantial but not complete confidence and trust in employees • Employees are significantly involved in the decision-making process • Leaders consult with followers regarding decisions • Lower levels exercise cooperation toward accomplishment of goals • Influence is through rewards process; Occasional punishment and some collaboration occur Researchers have discovered a strong relationship between the climate of an organization and the leadership styles of the managers and leaders in the organization. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results NILIE Four Systems Model Collaborative • Leaders have demonstrated confidence and trust in employees • Employees are involved in appropriate aspects of decisionmaking • Decisions are widely dispersed throughout the organization and is well integrated across all levels • Collaboration is employed throughout the organization • Employees are influenced through participation and involvement in developing economic rewards, setting goals, improving methods, and appraising progress toward goals Researchers have discovered a strong relationship between the climate of an organization and the leadership styles of the managers and leaders in the organization. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Top Mean Scores Of the 46 standard PACE questions, the top mean scores were identified. These represent the highest ratings throughout the four Climate Factors – Institutional Structure, Supervisory Relationships, Teamwork, and Student Focus. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Areas in Need of Improvement These data represent the 10 areas in need of improvement as rated throughout the four Climate Factors – Institutional Structure, Supervisory Relationships, Teamwork, and Student Focus. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Graph shows data for each climate factor by personnel classification and administration year. Results show an increase from 2008 to 2012 for all four factors among Administrators and Professionals. Also, results show an increase among all personnel for the Student Focus factor. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Graph shows data from the “Supervisory Relationships” factor. Respondents were asked “The extent to which professional development and training opportunities are available”. Results show an increase from 2008 to 2012. Spring 2012 results are higher than the National Norm, as well as SAC and the District. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Graph shows data from the “Customized” factor. Respondents were asked “The extent to which the institution provides a safe and secure working environment”. Results show a slight increase from 2008 to 2012. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Graph shows data from the “Institutional Structure” factor. Respondents were asked “The extent to which open and ethical communication is practiced at this institution”. Results show a slight decrease from 2008 to 2012. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results Graph shows data from the “Customized” factor. Respondents were asked “The extent to which I am satisfied with my overall employment experience at this institution”. Results show decreases for all institutions from 2008 to 2012. SPC 2012 PACE Survey Results For additional data and information regarding the results of the PACE Survey please visit the College’s Alamo Share site Contact the Office of Planning, Research, and Effectiveness 210-486-2897