New Ways of Reporting Role of Content Directors, District Directors, and Content Specialists in the Process Purpose and Goals of New Reporting Process
Assessment and Higher Education “Show Me” Mentality … Prove It! Defining Expectations for Chapters Racial composition of students attending college has shifted over time. While the percent of white students graduating from high school is expected to decrease, the percent of Latino and those with two or more ethnicities will increase. Diversity and inclusion are main topics of conversations on campuses and will impact our chapters as well as discussions among members. Finances and Access The cost to attend college continues to increase and financial assistance continues to play a role in
…show more content…
For example, we might notice that there is a specific piece of a content area that the majority of chapters are struggling with. That might be an indicator that we need to reframe it or change something. We may notice a pattern across our Big 10 chapters or small liberal arts colleges that can provide context to how we might need to change the way we work with those chapters.
Lastly, our hope is that the information gathered through the reporting process supports a proactive approach to address concerns. Areas of improvement can be identified and chapters “doing it right” can be used as examples. Set clear expectations for chapter performance. Develop a framework for chapters to strive toward. Provide a data-driven support mechanism. Identify indicators and measures of chapter health. Content Specialists were asked to rate chapters on various metrics based on chapter operations in their respective content area. Content Specialists were also asked to provide an overall score for the chapter in their respective content area. In addition, Content Specialists were able to share additional information or overall feedback they had for the chapter they were scoring. As we continue to refine this process, you can expect to see some additional qualitative pieces in chapter evaluations/reviews. This will give Content Specialists an opportunity to share more comments and feedback in addition to the ratings. Rate
Although a proportion of colleges and universities create programs and interventions that would provide support for all students equally, the collegiate achievement gap among the racial/ethnic minority is still a pressing issue. Researchers suggest that college students from minority groups are susceptible to the five sources of chronic strain (Schneiderman, Ironson, & Siegel, 2005). For example, having a full-time job, or problems between role sets (students and parents). As such, students may struggle with finding funds for college tuition and supplies, resolving housing and safety issues, finding help them care for dependent children, and accessing healthcare. Those situations are especially true for the minority students because they may face more challenge while developing time management and coping skills.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are experiencing low retention rates with first generation college students. The students are not graduating within a four to six year enrollment period, and or are not returning after their freshmen year. As the American workforce looks to colleges and universities to fulfill the workforce pipeline with educated diverse workers, HBCUs are in the spotlight to produce qualified minority graduates. Moreover, HBCU’s are looking to refine their methods of inclusion and buy-in, this will in-turn manifest a higher level of retention amongst first generation college students.
This statistic is important because it shows how much Chicano students have struggled in school at every grade level. Compare these numbers with the white community, “84 graduate from high school, 26 graduate with a bachelor 's degree and 10 earn a professional degree...Chicanas and Chicanos, have the lowest educational attainment of any group” there is great cause for concern (Marquez). These realities have a variety of causes as these students “usually attend racially segregated, overcrowded schools” and with “poorly maintained facilities, students are often enrolled in classes where undertrained, under credentialed faculty attempt to teach with minimal resources” many as "tracked into remedial or vocational program” (Marquez). David Scott ran data in academic performances by ethnic-studies students and states that Chicano students do better in school when having these programs available because they are a "substantial boost" for those poorest students (Scott 2012). If they don’t have these programs the result then is that “they drop out, or are pushed, out of the educational pipeline in higher numbers than any other group” (Marquez). While enrolled, “students often describe graduate school as a place where they feel invisible” as most programs “tend to be racially exclusive with predominately white students, faculty and curricula that omit Chicano histories and perspectives” (Marquez). For this reason, it is suggested by Scott for imperative
The purpose of this action is to strive for equivalent open doors for everyone paying little heed to race or skin color. Race has always been a controversial factor in the college admission process. Critics who are supportive of the action say that colleges reach out toward minorities since they are the least diverse in the college environment. With the demographic they display they are urged most of the time to apply for college admission. Often these institutions offer some help to those minorities such
While overall college enrollment and graduation rates have risen for all minority groups, there continues to be concerns for this segment of the population, particularly for African American students. Even
I propose that the state of California overturn Prop 209, which had previously removed race, religion, sex, color, ethnicity and national origin as consideration factors for admission to universities for undergraduate learning. Increasing additional students of color who enroll not only expands opportunities but also enhances the educational experiences of white students. Overturning Proposition 209 means there would be an increase in access to higher education for a growing number of students, reflecting a more accurate distribution of the
The Hispanic/Latino community has been known to be underrepresented on college campuses, both at the community college and four-year university level. Factors such as low-income households, poor or harsh living conditions, under-educated parents, cultural and family commitments, and unfamiliarity with the college process, all serve as unfortunate barriers that keep Hispanic/Latino students from reaching the goal of attaining college degrees. Although these barriers keep many students from succeeding, many others overcome these obstacles and continue on their paths to creating a better future for themselves. They choose to look past the expectations that society has for them and break out of the stereotypical mold. However, Hispanic/Latino students face, yet, another challenge upon successfully making it on to a college campus... the challenge of graduating.
Educational opportunity program at Cal Poly Pomona and all other twenty three California State University campuses address the access and equity for these minority group of students in higher education to provide support services for low income, first generation students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. These educational institutions have been successful in increasing both the higher education attendance rates and educational attainment of students from low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds.
Historically Black College and Universities have played a essential role in changing the scene of advanced education in the United States. Today, in a time of quick change, HBCUs confront difficulties and also new snags. Not only does the HBCU itself face difficulties, but being a student at one can definitely be challenging at times. They face multiple issues such as debt, discouragement, and mental illnesses. All of this could affect both their futures, and worth ethics. In order for the students to be career steady, these issues they are facing must be fixed.
Adam Gorlick in “ Got an hour? Boost your grades. Stanford psychologists design 60-minute exercise that raises GPAs of minority student” talks about the transition from high school to college and the difficulties many students face. In his article Adam Gorlick brings up various questions many freshman ask for example, will they fit in but also brings up the issue of being a minority in a new college campus. He later goes on to talk about how these situations during the transition to college are situations that everyone goes through.
The qualitative research findings and recommendations presented in this study can help facilitate the inclusion of students with diverse needs within a larger college community. Second, any suggestions made for the UB program can help inform the high schools and colleges on how to prepare and
The male student of color is one of many college and universities around the country most at risk population. Institutions around the country are looking for innovating ways to keep this population engaged and enrolled. In order to improve retention and success rates of the male of color, administrators at Cuyahoga Community College created the Minority Male Initiative to provide high quality student support services to this population. The Minority Male Initiative at Cuyahoga Community College was created in the summer of 2010 to improve graduation rates, retention and overall success of males of color. Through a national search for additional financing and through the involvement of the system’s board, this program has been viewed as one
Today, college admission is becoming increasingly competitive, with students all around the world and from all backgrounds applying. In several colleges, class
As evidenced by President Obama’s goal for the US to realize the largest proportion of higher education graduates in the world by the year 2020, access to higher education has taken center stage for a variety of audiences, particularly students, their families, and educators who assist them. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) gathers these educators – college guidance counselors, admissions officers, and enrollment management administrators – as well as representatives from community-based organizations, and educational vendors each fall for the NACAC conference. The annual conference provides an opportunity to share best practices, expand one’s knowledge of current topics and resources in the field, and build camaraderie while working collaboratively to manage the high school to college pipeline. With more than 7,500 attendees at the San Diego Convention Center, October 1, 2015 marked the largest conference gathering in NACAC history. Given the ever-increasing national focus on college access and affordability, conference attendees have come to expect highly debated and controversial topics rising to the forefront at NACAC’s annual meeting. This year’s conference, however, was fraught with a rare combination of frenzy and discord among and between colleagues, and a public call for civility as a result of a mid-day announcement just three days prior on the newly formed Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success.
The prime purpose of integrated reporting is to explain to providers of financial capital how an organization creates value over time for the future. Integrated report is needed by business and investors because it needs a reporting environment that is contributing in understanding a certain articulating strategy. Which will help to attract financial capital for investment and help to drive performance internally this will pursue investors how strategy will create value for over time.