STUDENT SUCCESS KITSTUDENT SUCCESS KIT

bybyDr. David A. GeorgeDr. David A. George

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STUDENT SUCCESS KIT (SSK) STUDENT SUCCESS KIT (SSK) INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

• Purpose: Increase academic success of students.

• What is it: System of self-administered assessments (tools) covering a range of academic and personal issues.

• Support: Exercises, techniques, information and follow-up procedures.

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ASSUMPTIONSASSUMPTIONS

• Reasons for student success vary.• Needs should be met before expectations can

be fully realized.• If we don’t meet them, who will?• Instructors are an important part of process.• There is adequate time in and out of classroom

to handle the process.• There are additional resources at COD to work

with this SSK system.

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ANTICIPATED OUTCOMESANTICIPATED OUTCOMES FROM FULL AND SUCCESSFUL USE OF THE FROM FULL AND SUCCESSFUL USE OF THE

STUDENT SUCCESS KIT PROCESSSTUDENT SUCCESS KIT PROCESS

1. Improved student success - higher level of performance in academic/personal areas.

2. More effective learning/teaching environment – students will know that they can get needed assistance and faculty will be able to teach to a higher level of performance expectations.

3. More effective utilization of Student Services resources - increased referrals for appropriate student problems/issues.

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STUDENT SUCCESS KIT STUDENT SUCCESS KIT (Potential tools- alphabetical listing)(Potential tools- alphabetical listing)

Adapting to Change

Career Planning Conflict Resolution

Child Care Counseling Services

College Major Selection Creative Thinking

Computers Critical Thinking

Decision Making/

Problem Solving

Disabilities

Discrimination

Financial Aid

Health Health Services

Job Hunting

Learning Styles Life Balance

Library Skills Listening

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SSK Potential tools SSK Potential tools (cont.)(cont.)Learning Styles Life Balance

Library Skills Listening

Math/Science Anxiety Money Management

Memory Development Motivation

Mind Mapping

Note Taking

Personal Purpose/Mission Personal Relationships

Reading Right Brain/Left Brain Development

Self- Esteem Stress Management

Speaking Study Skills

Test Taking Time Management

Writing

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• Tool Kits fall under 5 main categories:

– ACADEMIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT• Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

– STUDY AND THINKING SKILLS• Learning, Memory, Study Skills, & Critical Thinking

– PERSONAL ISSUES• Motivation, Self Esteem, Relationships, Conflict Resolution, & Health

– PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE• Time Management, Money Management, Personal Purpose, & Career

Planning

– RESOURCE NEEDS

STUDENT SUCCESS KITSTUDENT SUCCESS KIT

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InstructionsInstructions• Use the following values of a 5 point scale to score each of the 8 questions per category on the questionnaire:

5 - The statement is always or almost always true for you (around 100%)

4 - The statement is often true for you (around 75%)

3 - The statement is sometimes true for you (around 50%)

2 - The statement is seldom true for you (around 25%)

1 - The statement is never or almost never true for you (around 0%)

Answer each question as honestly as you can.

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Instructions Instructions (cont.)(cont.)• When you have answered all 8 questions for all 18 tools, add the points for each tool and mark the score on the

Total Score line. (Note: the highest possible score for each tool is 40.)

• Transfer the totals to the Student Success Profile Sheet. • Connect the scores with a line from tool to tool.

• Review your Student Success Profile carefully:Below 25: Probable trouble areas25 - 30: Potential areas for improvement30 - 40: Indicates probable success

ACADEMIC SKILL ACADEMIC SKILL DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

• Reading

• Writing

• Speaking Skills

• Listening Skills

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STUDY AND THINKING STUDY AND THINKING SKILLSSKILLS

• Learning Styles

• Memory

• Study Skills

• Creative and Critical Thinking

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PERSONAL ISSUESPERSONAL ISSUES

• Motivation

• Self Esteem

• Personal Relationships

• Conflict Resolution

• Health

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PLANNING FOR PLANNING FOR THE FUTURETHE FUTURE

• Time Management

• Money Management

• Personal Purpose

• Career Planning

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RESOURCE NEEDSRESOURCE NEEDS

• Support Resources

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40 40

30 30

25 25

20 20

10 10

0 0

NOTE: TO BE COMPLETED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STUDENT SUCCESS ASSESSMENT Developed by Dr. David A. George

STUDENT SUCCESS PROFILE

ACADEMIC SKILLSDEVELOPMENT

STUDY AND THINKING SKILLS

PERSONAL ISSUES

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

RESOURCE NEEDS

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Utilizing the Utilizing the Student Success Tool Kit Student Success Tool Kit

• Once areas for improvement have been identified, offer ample resources for each “tool” and commit time to follow-up with each student to discuss issues in depth.

• Have “tool manuals” in handy location• Have electronic versions if possible• Develop a Learning Contract

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Student Success Kit

Student Learning Contract Name: __________________________________________________ Semester: _________________________________ Instructions: This Learning Contract is intended to be used with the Student Success Kit that have already completed. The purpose of this Learning Contract is to highlight the areas where it is indicated that you might need additional assistance and to reinforce what you might have gained from the reading/exercises. Complete your responses as appropriate in the spaces provided below and return it to the individual assisting you. Copy additional pages as necessary. Student Success Kit Tool e.g. Reading, Time Management:

Name and appraisal of article read or exercise completed:

How has or how will this information help to change your performance in this particular “tool” area?

How will you make changes and in what time-frame?

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Review results with student

Have the student complete the SSK,

after explanation Provide:1. Tool Kit2. Resource Materials3. Learning Contract

Follow through as appropriate

Determine who needs the SSK

Student Success Kit Process

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College of the DesertCollege of the DesertReferrals & ResourcesReferrals & Resources

• Academic Skills Development• Academic Skills Center 760-773-2557• Adult Basic Education (ABE) 760-776-7318• Eastern Valley Center (EVC) 760-776-7200• GED/High School Completion 760-776-7318• Learning Communities 760-773-2520• Math/Science Study Center 760-674-3769• MESA (math/science/engineering majors) 760-776-

7455• Tutoring Center 760-776-7241• Writing Lab 760-773-2557

• Study and Thinking Skills• Academic Skills Center Courses (ASC) Course Schedule• Student Development Courses (STDV) Course Schedule• Learning Communities Course Schedule

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College of the DesertCollege of the Desert Referrals & Resources (cont.) Referrals & Resources (cont.)

• Personal Issues– Counseling Center Main Number 760-773-2520

• Dr. Cheryl Imes, Campus Psychologist• Dr. Basil Augustine, Counselor/Psychologist

– Disabled Student Programs & Services 760-773-2534– Nurse – Health Services 760-776-7211

• Planning for the Future• Career/Transfer Center 760-862-1351• Counseling Center 760-773-2520 Counselors: Eve-Marie Andrews, Basil Augustine,

Khanh Hoang, Maria Jasso, Elise King, Rey Ortiz, Fred Sangiorgio, and Jose

Simo.• Financial Aid and Scholarship information 760-773-2532

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• Resources• ACES 760-

776-7347• Admissions & Records 760-773-2516• CalWORKs – Lana Kroll 760-862-1343• Child Development Center 760-776-7262• Counseling Center 760-773-2520• DSPS 760-773-2534• EOPS/CARE - Carol Lasquade 760-773-2538• Financial Aid 760-773-2532• Foster Youth Initiative – Khanh Hoang 760-776-7424• Mini-Corps (teaching majors) 760-776-7347• New Horizons Book Loan – Nori Bambusch 760-773-2571 Security

760-341-2111• Student Life Office – Carlos Maldonado 760-862-1317• Veterans Services – Donni Prince 760-773-2536• Work Experience – Michelle Richards 760-862-1344

College of the DesertCollege of the Desert Referrals & Resources (cont.)Referrals & Resources (cont.)

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Great ResourcesGreat Resources

• Resources – Great Books:

• Carter, Carol, et. al. Keys to Success. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. 1998.

• Driggers, Joann. Life Management Skills: Taking Charge of Your Life. NY: Delmar Publishers.1999.

• Ellis, David. Becoming a Master Student. Boston: Houghton, 2008.

• Ellis, David, et. al. Career Planning. Boston: Houghton, 1993.

• Ruggerio, Vincent Ryan. Becoming a Critical Thinker. Boston: Houghton, 1996.

• Wahlstrom, Carl, and Brian K. Williams. Learning Success: Being Your Best at College & Life. CA: Wadsworth, 2002.

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Our Student Success “Tool Kit”Our Student Success “Tool Kit”• Resources

SSK Tool Box Counseling Center Administration Bldg.

Questions and CommentsQuestions and Comments

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!For further information, please contact:For further information, please contact:

Rey Ortiz @760-776-7264Rey Ortiz @760-776-7264rortiz@collegeofthedesert.edu rortiz@collegeofthedesert.edu