SUNY Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center

CONNECTING TO COLLEGE: Initiatives of the New York State Educational Opportunity Centers
Your presenters…
Amy Conley
Capital District Educational Opportunity Center
Albany/Troy, New York
Eric Neutuch
Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center
New York, New York
Angel Calderon
Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center
Brooklyn, New York
Educational Opportunity Centers
ƒ 44 year history ƒ 10 EOC’s , 2 Career Counseling Centers
ƒ Funded by the State University of New York through the
University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD) ƒ Attached to 2‐year or 4‐year institution within SUNY or CUNY
ƒ Tuition free education
ƒ Workforce development opportunities
EOC Locations:
Bronx EOC ‐ Bronx Community College
Brooklyn EOC ‐ New York City Technical College
Buffalo EOC ‐ University at Buffalo
Capital District Educational Opportunity Center ‐ Hudson Valley Community College
Long Island EOC ‐ State University College of Technology at Farmingdale
Manhattan EOC ‐ Borough of Manhattan Community College
Queens EOC – York College
Rochester EOC ‐ State University College at Brockport
Syracuse EOC – State University College of Agriculture & Technology at Morrisville
Westchester EOC – Westchester Community College
Mission of the Educational Opportunity Centers
ƒ To provide an integrated system of education, training and student support services to disadvantaged and adult residents;
ƒ To offer targeted services to business and industry to upgrade the skill levels of incumbent workers; ƒ To collaborate with secondary schools to assist in the academic preparation of youth‐at‐risk;
ƒ To provide intergenerational learning programs to strengthen families; and narrow the digital divide in economically challenged communities by placing technology where it is accessible.
The Evolution of College Connections Initiative
ƒ College Preparation Programs
ƒ Early 1990’s – full enrollment
ƒ Mid 1990’s – welfare reform introduced
ƒ College Prep enrollment steadily decreases
ƒ Chancellor Zimpher’s “Leaky Educational Pipeline”
ƒ Refocus on the mission ƒ Think outside the box
The Evolution continues…
ƒ February 2007 – UCAWD requests proposals for Priority Project
Putting All Students on Track for Post‐Secondary Education
ƒ Early 2008 UCAWD announces all EOC’s must partake in College Connections Initiative
ƒ End 2009 majority of EOC’s hire coordinators for College Connections
Eric Neutuch
Coordinator, Strategic College Initiatives
Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
About the Manhattan EOC y Location: 125th Street y 2,000+ Students Annually y BMCC‐Administered Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Credit for Lifelong Learning
Online Learning Common App CUNY Financial Aid Estimator
College Knowledge Terms
FAFSA4Caster
SUNY
Pell Grant
Learning Communities
CLEP Examinations EFC
Reach/Target/Safety
EOP & HEOP Prerequisites
SAT vs. ACT VESID IPE Rolling Admissions
CUNY COPE SAR
Priority Deadline
FAFSA (Un)Subsidized Loans
CUNY ASAP
Personal Statement SEEK & College Discovery
CSS Profile
CUNY Assessment Tests
HESC & TAP
NYCLEX FastWeb CUNY Xpress
9/10/2009
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Fall 2010 College Knowledge Course
DATES: Fridays, September 24 –
November 5
(6 Fridays)
TIMES: 10:15 am – 2:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Eric Neutuch, Strategic College Initiatives Coordinator
COUNSELOR: Jannet Rivera, Counselor
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Course Overview What Students Do
y Research colleges, majors, and careers. y Apply to the college. (We pay students’ CUNY application fees.)
y Complete the FAFSA and TAP financial aid applications. y Learn strategies for college success.
y Visit colleges, including BMCC. 12/3/2009
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Aims of the College Knowledge Course
Get into college and receive a financial aid award. 2. Be prepared for the transition to college. 1.
•Learn about CUNY, SUNY, Private Colleges, Proprietary Schools, EOP Programs, Online Courses, and Financial Aid.
•Decide where to apply. •Research careers (ONET) and majors. •Apply to college.
•Apply for financial aid.
•Learn about placement testing, time management, academic success skills, and college support services. •Reading, writing, data analysis, and critical thinking skills integrated into the course! Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Recruitment Screening Question (Fall 2010)
My plans for the future are:
a) I’d like to go to college in Spring 2011 or Fall 2011.
b) I’m thinking about going to college in 2012, 2013, or later. c) I’m not sure about college. I might or might not go to college in the future. d) I don’t think that I’ll go to college in the future, but that might change. If you answered (a), this course is for you. Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Special Course Features
1. College Trips
2. College Knowledge 3.
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Activity Program
Counseling Requirement
Journals Portfolios Grading
Final Celebration
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Yes, The Course is Graded!
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
The Best Part of the Course Students meet other people like themselves – adults planning to go to college. Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Attendance in the Fall 2010 College Knowledge Course College Knowledge Course Attendance
Number of Students
25
20
15
5
2
4
2
0
2
0
3
2
5
1
2
12
13
10
16
16
16
15
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Makeup Session Attendance
5
4
0
0
2
1
Partial Attendance
2
2
2
3
5
2
Full Attendance
16
16
16
15
12
13
5
0
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Attendance in the Spring 2010 College Knowledge Course College Knowledge Course Attendance
Number of Students
25
20
8
15
10
5
5
4
0
2
10
13
12
0
1
1
8
7
10
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4/Trip
Week 5
Week 6
Makeup Session Attendance
8
0
0
0
0
0
Partial Attendance
4
5
0
2
1
1
Full Attendance
10
13
12
8
7
10
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Feedback from the Fall 2010 College Knowledge Course All students in attendance on Week 6 filled out a final evaluation survey. Average Response (1‐4)
3.41
3.71
2.19
Prompt
The course objectives were met.
The course was of high quality. The computer equipment was adequate and in working order
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Feedback from the Fall 2010 College Knowledge Course Qualitative Feedback
y“The course motivated me to stay focus on what I am going to do. It shows the importance of going to college, it helps more than educationally, it also builds self esteem and shows you, you can do it.”
yStrengths: “Helping choose a college, think about your major filling out the college & financial aid application and keeping you motivated.”
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
College Application Outcomes from Spring 2010 Course
y Aim y Get into college and receive a financial aid award. Status
Admitted to College of New Rochelle
Readmitted to CUNY (Hostos)
Admitted to CUNY (BMCC, LaGCC, Baruch, City College, Hostos)
Waived from Applying / Loan in Default or Unpaid CUNY Bill
But did they go?
12/3/2009
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Number
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8
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Application Process
SurveyMonkey Online Application
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
y Current or prior MEOC enrollment. y Minimum TABE scores of 9.0 Reading and 8.0 Math.*
y High school diploma, GED, or registration for an upcoming GED test date. *
Waivers available.
Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Future of the College Knowledge Course Planned Improvements
y Photocopied Course Pack y 1‐2 More Weeks of Class
y Counseling Requirement = 10% of the Course Grade
Wish List
y Another Instructor to Teach a Second Section y Performance‐Based Scholarship Awards for Completers Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Questions
What questions do you have?
Do you teach a similar course?
Eric Neutuch
Coordinator, Strategic College Initiatives
Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center
212‐9161‐5853
Eric.Neutuch@man.eoc.cuny.edu Administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College
Pre-Freshman Academy –
An Educational Opportunity Program
Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) SUNY
Administered by New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) CUNY
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Pre-Freshman Academy Program
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Designed for individuals who expect to apply
to college while enrolled or have already
applied to college
Designed to:
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help individuals make the transition to college
help individuals that are college bound prepare to
take a placement test
help CUNY students who failed one or more
components of the CUNY Assessment Test (CAT) to
achieve a passing score
CUNY Assessment Tests (CAT)
A test to measure readiness for college
success by evaluating proficiency in three
basic skill categories: reading, writing, and
mathematics
` The results determine whether a student can
enroll in credit-bearing courses directly or
must first take non-credit remedial
courses in reading, writing, math, or ESL
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Academy Students
Individuals preparing to enter college and in
need of developing their skills, knowledge,
confidence, and aspirations
` Incoming first-year CUNY (NYCCT, CSI,
BMCC, BCC, Hostos, etc) students with
remedial needs
` CUNY (NYCCT or City Tech) students on
academic probation or dismissal
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Steps to Enroll
Attend an Information Session
` Take a placement test – Test for Adult Basic
Education (TABE)
` Attend a Counseling / Advising Interview
` Receive a final decision by mail and / or email
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Accept, Deny, Waitlist or Hold
Admission Requirements
CUNY Assessment Tests & Scores
BEOC
Reading
Writing
Math1*
Math2*
50 or
Higher
4 or
Higher
17 or
Higher
15 or
Higher
Score between 7.0 & 8.9 60 or
Higher
5 or
Higher
25 or
Higher
20 or
Higher
7
35*
30*
TABE Requirements
Score of 9.0 or higher
NYCCT Requirements
70
Note: Applicants without CAT scores must have the following TABE scores:
ƒ 9.0 or higher on the Reading test
ƒ 9.0 or higher on the Math test
* Proficiency requirements in mathematics vary for other CUNY colleges
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Goals for Students
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Improve reading, writing, and math skills
Advance critical thinking abilities
Become computer savvy
Learn strategies for creating success in college
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Learn how to negotiate the college environment
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Taking personal responsibility, self-motivation, self-discipline,
creating support networks, managing time and money
Effective note-taking, studying, test-taking, active listening
Academic programs and majors, financial aid
Resources: instructors, academic advisors, tutors, counselors
For CUNY referrals, prepare to pass the CAT
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Schedule
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8-week terms
Intensive and focused 12 hours per week
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Integrated English – reading & writing:
` 9 hrs / week for 8 weeks
Math – Arithmetic & Introduction to Algebra:
` 9 hrs / week for 8 weeks
Concurrent supporting courses:
` 3 hrs / week for 8 weeks
` College Access – offered with Math course
` Digital Literacy – offered with English course
Student activities around instructional time
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Examples: Student With One Remediation
1st Term: 8 Weeks
1st Term: 8 Weeks
CPW401 & DL100
CPM401 & CPA401
Recommendation
Recommendation
Retake Reading &/or Writing CAT
Retake Math1 &/or MathII CAT
NYC College of Technology
NYC College of Technology
CPW401 is English (Reading & Writing)
DL100 is Digital Literacy
CPM401 is Math (Math1 & MathII)
CPA401 is College Access
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Examples: Student With Two or Three
Remediations
1st Term: 8 Weeks
1st Term: 8 Weeks
CPW401 & DL100
Recommendation
Retake Reading &/or Writing CAT
CPM401 & CPA401
Recommendation
Retake Math1 &/or Math2 CAT
2nd Term: 8 Weeks
2nd Term: 8 Weeks
CPM401 & CPA401
Recommendation
Retake Math1 &/or Math2 CAT
CPW401 & DL100
Recommendation
Retake Reading &/or Writing CAT
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Retesting
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Instructor recommendation is needed to re-take the
test
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Recommendation letter is co-signed by the instructor and
head of Academic Affairs
Recommendation letter is needed to gain access to
testing facility
Test scheduled immediately upon completion of the
term
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Test date and time is scheduled in coordination with
NYCCT Academic Testing
Students who are recommended test as a cohort
Support
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Active involvement of faculty in the learning process
Peer tutoring both in class and in the Library / Learning
Resource Center
Access to software to extend learning time both on-site
(ATTAIN lab) and on-line (SkillsTutor & LearningExpress)
Targeted counseling / advising
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Early Intervention System
Strict, contract-enforced student rules of conduct (for
example, mandatory attendance)
Workshops and seminars to help students adjust to a college
classroom experience
Strengths
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Structured approach
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Clear goals with procedures for attaining those goals
Dependable time blocks
Sheltered and controlled experience
Tuition Free
Preparation for success in college and not just to pass
a placement test
Minimized time in remediation
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Exclusive focus on one subject
2009/2010 Completion Statistics
2009 2010 2010 FALL WINTER 1 WINTER 2
ENROLLLED
COMPLETED
PERCENT
164
134
84%
156
133
85%
141
109
77%
2010 SPRING
95
79
83%
For the 2009/2010 year, 556 students enrolled in the program,
and 458 (83%) students completed the program.
Total students that were recommended:
Total students that retested:
40
437
413
78.6%
94.5%
2009/2010 Students Recommended for
Retesting
Students that took the
Reading CAT only:
Students that took the
Writing CAT only:
Students that took both the
Reading & Writing CAT:
SUBTOTAL
Students that took the
Math I CAT only:
Students that took the
Math II CAT only:
Students that took both the
Math I & Math II CAT:
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Passed
%
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27
79.4%
79
48
60.8%
104
44
42.3%
217
119
54.8%
11
6
54.5%
71
56
78.9%
114
41
36.0%
Reading
23
Writing
12
35
Math I
28
Math II
13
16.1%
SUBTOTAL
196
103
52.6%
41
20.9%
TOTAL
413
222
53.8%
76
18.4%