coabe/ proliteracy/ iacea 2010 conference chicago, illinois - march 18, 2010
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City Colleges of Chicago Building Bridges and Supporting Transitions to College Success Harry S Truman College Richard J. Daley College District Office Adult Education United States Conference on Adult Basic Education and Literacy March 18, 2010 Chicago, Illinois. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
COABE/ ProLiteracy/ IACEA 2010 ConferenceChicago, Illinois - March 18, 2010
The Truman CollegeThe Truman CollegeAdult Education Incentive Adult Education Incentive Program: Program:
Creating a Culture of Going to College
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Part of a seven-college multi-campus district (six of which have Adult Ed programs)
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, a port of entry for new immigrant communities
Largest and possibly most diverse Adult Education program in Illinois, serving about 13,000 students (unduplicated) per year, or about 7,000 per semester
Enrollment about 85% ESL (including Citizenship), 15% ABE/GED (including Spanish GED)
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Is a Truman College transition program that allows advanced ESL and GED students to begin taking college credit courses tuition-free while enrolled in Adult Education, under carefully-controlled circumstances
Makes available a portion of the participants’ Incentive Program benefits only after they have fully transitioned to credit
Helps participants make significant progress toward a certificate or degree while in the program
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Lack of academic preparation Unfamiliarity with college-related
vocabulary/concepts Lack of knowledge about the college
application process and student support services
Limited knowledge about potential careers and how to prepare for them
Low income Low self-confidence
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CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Started in 1998 for ESL students in advanced levels of ESL*
Originally conceived as a way to recruit students into credit and fill empty seats during Late Registration
Initially promoted to Adult Ed ESL students as a contextualized learning opportunity (“a good way to practice your English”)
* At that time, GED students could participate in a similar program, Credit-in-Escrow, which primarily served Chicago Public School students. That program no longer exists.
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Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Between summer 1998 and spring 2007, the Incentive Program served an average of 195 students per year (1,756 students, duplicated headcount total).
Participants took up to five credit courses over three semesters while dually enrolled in Adult Education.
The limited data available suggested that Incentive students got good grades and many transitioned fully to the credit program.
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CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Increase awareness among Adult Ed students about opportunities available in other college divisions
Improve quality and quantity of advising Require academic and career planning Improve tracking Increase the “incentive” to make a transition Get students closer to a certificate or a
degree
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CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Formal application process (including teacher recommendation) implemented
Minimum standards established in order to continue in the following semester
Early registration now permitted and encouraged (i.e., students no longer limited to Late Registration)
Maximum of eight courses permitted with a portion made available after (and only after) full transition to credit
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CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Incentive candidates must…
Start the program while in Level 7 or College Prep ESL (Advanced ESL) or a GED-level course
Meet in-District residency requirements
Score 50+ in the native speakers’ COMPASS reading test
Intend to pursue a certificate or Associate degree at Truman College
NOT have taken any college courses in the US
Complete an Incentive application and obtain a teacher recommendation based on prior class performance
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CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
The revised Incentive Program consists of two phases:
Phase 1: Students are enrolled in both Adult Education courses and credit courses.
Phase 2: Students have completed the Adult Education program and transitioned to the credit program (undergoing the full application process).
PHASE 1
Students limited to:
Three semesters maximum
One Incentive course per semester
Students not allowed to take credit Communication courses such as English, Reading, or Speech
PHASE 2
Students may take the remainder of the eight allotted courses not taken while in Adult Education (e.g., if a student takes three Incentive courses in Phase 1, s/he may take five additional Incentive courses in Phase 2).
Students not limited in course selection except by prerequisites and/or their COMPASS placement results.
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Truman CollegeTruman CollegeOne of the City Colleges of One of the City Colleges of
ChicagoChicago
PHASE 1
Students must take the COMPASS test for native speakers and score 50+ (Reading).
Students may retake the test after completing a full ESL level in order to increase the range of courses they qualify for.
PHASE 2
Students must go through “regular” college entrance testing before starting Phase 2
▪ Native English speakers: Full version of COMPASS for native speakers and writing sample
▪ English language learners: COMPASS ESL, writing sample, and interview with Communications department
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Truman CollegeTruman CollegeOne of the City Colleges of One of the City Colleges of
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PHASE 1
Students are responsible for regular college credit registration fees ($75 for part-time students), plus any lab fees and books.
PHASE 2
Students must enroll in and pay for one credit class ($79/credit hour, soon to increase) for every tuition-free Incentive class they receive in the same semester, in addition to paying for registration and lab fees and books.
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Truman CollegeTruman CollegeOne of the City Colleges of One of the City Colleges of
ChicagoChicago
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
To maintain Incentive status, students… Must have good attendance and participation
in both Adult Education and credit courses Must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the credit
program, and receive a passing grade in their Adult Education courses
Cannot allow more than two consecutive semesters to elapse without enrolling in any Incentive courses
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Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
If a student withdraws from a class, it nevertheless counts as one of the eight Incentive classes permitted under the program in both phases.
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must do so formally with the assistance of a College Advisor or the Transition Liaison.
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CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Links Adult Education with Credit and Continuing Education divisions
Coordinates and delivers workshops to inform ESL and GED students about the Incentive Program and college options beyond Adult Education
Meets with ESL and GED students individually to assist with setting educational goals
Coordinates the Incentive Program application process each term
Guides Incentive students while in the program
Tracks Incentive Program data for reporting
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Total credit courses taken = 687
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
No. of students: 108 99 173 187 190 147
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Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
In addition to Adult Education administrators and staff…
College President and Vice President Dean of Student Services Dean of Instruction Director of Admissions & Advising Budget Director Assessment Center Director
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Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Buy-in and basic knowledge among Adult Education teachers and other support staff
Transition Liaison or similar position Well-defined cycle of recruitment/registration
activities Support of Business Office staff in dealing
with waivers
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Creating a culture of going to college
among Adult Education students
at Truman College!
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Truman CollegeTruman CollegeONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF ONE OF THE CITY COLLEGES OF
CHICAGOCHICAGO
Armando Mata, Adult Education [email protected]
Ann Darnton, Adult Education Assistant [email protected]
Jay Landau, Transition [email protected]
Information onlinehttp://www.trumancollege.edu/adulted/incentive.php