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Introduction from the Webinar: The Family Factor
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WHAT IS THE FIM WHAT IS THE FIM MODEL?MODEL?
Refers to the integration of one or more key family members of Latino students into student success initiatives throughout their academic experience
What is family?What is family?
A family is a group of people who are important to each other and offer each other love and support, especially in times of crises.
Types of FamiliesTypes of Families
Social
Activist
Work
Religious
Sports
Virtual
Education
Family of “Choice”Family of “Choice”
…finally, there is what is called a “family of choice.”
These are people we choose to include in our lives just for them being them!
Any of these definitions of “family” are considered valid for the project.
Faculty workshop from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx
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MOUNTAIN VIEW MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGECOLLEGE
Cultural Studies:Fiesta Oak Cliff
La Raza: The History & Art of Latino Americans Learning Community
PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTPROJECT
Faculty ExperiencesFaculty Experiences
Richland College Fine Arts Appreciation from the Webinar: The Family Factor
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Brookhaven College Anatomy and Physiology class from the Webinar: The Family Factor
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Cedar Valley College Online Speech Class from the Webinar: The Family Factor
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• Pride
• Enthusiasm
• Knowledge
Student’s fiancé attends Art exhibit and expresses her support and pride
Developmental Reading Family members read the assigned novel
Class discussion included family members and refreshments
Student’s guardian (above) “can’t wait to read the sequel”
Student PerspectiveStudent Perspective
Student Perspective from the Webinar: The Family Factor
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The Data
Family Involvement Enrollment Compared to Enrollment in Matching Campuses and Subject Areas
“Only by seeking challenges can we hope to find the best in ourselves.”
-Robert Rodriguez
Success – A,B,C
Persistence – Staying in the class until the end with a performance grade
Retention – Returning in the next full term
DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS
Fall 2008THE FIRST COHORTTHE FIRST COHORT
Brookhaven College
Cedar Valley College
Mountain View College
Richland College
Spring 2009THE SECOND COHORTTHE SECOND COHORT
Brookhaven College
Eastfield College
Mountain View College
Fall 2009THE THIRD COHORTTHE THIRD COHORT
Brookhaven College
Eastfield College
El Centro College
Mountain View College
Spring 2010THE FOURTH COHORTTHE FOURTH COHORT
Brookhaven College
Eastfield College
El Centro College
Mountain View College
Richland College
Celebrate Success
Family members attend receptions, class celebrations, and receive appreciation certificates
DCCCD Best Practice Replication
MVC Innovation of the Year Nominee 2009, 2010
Exelencia in Education Nominee
Conclusion from the Webinar: The Family Factor
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Project Websitehttp://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx
Rene Prupes - [email protected] 214-860-3645
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