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Founded in 1966 Awarded more than 27,500 degrees and

certificates Serves three counties:

◦ Multnomah◦ Hood River◦ Clackamas

Mission Statement:◦ Transforming Lives &◦ Building Communities

MHCC serves the community

MHCC is accessible to everyone

Gresham Campus

Bruning Center for Allied Health Education

Maywood Park Campus

Small Business Dev Ctr.

MHCC leaders provide direction

MHCC PresidentDebra Derr

MHCC District Board Chair

Diane Noriega

MHCC served nearly 33,000 students in 2012

Increased 37% since 2005

MHCC serves thousands of students

MHCC offers more than 80 Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates

The top three degree programs are:◦Nursing◦Respiratory Care◦Funeral Services

MHCC prepares students for jobs

Who does MHCC serve?

◦Second poorest region in Oregon◦Highest percentage of first generation

graduates◦89% high school student’s graduate◦35% college degree

East County Demographics

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Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

TRiO-Student Support Service

Transitions/Transiciones

Three Cohorts

What is AVID?

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a national program in which participating schools work together to help students reach their academic and life goals.

AVID

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AVID instructors have received intensive training in teaching techniques that actively engage their students in learning.

AVID

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The AVID program at MHCC is a comprehensive retention program that combines a number of

student success methodologies including:

Academic Skills Training Learning Communities Linked Courses A First-Year Seminar Program High-Engagement Teaching Strategies Computer and Internet Workshops Personal Tutoring Time Management and Organization Workshops A “Home Base” Environment

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AVID Annual Retention

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Term Year Enrolled Retention

FA 2012 109 100.0%

WI 2013 87 79.8%

SP 2013 68 62.4%

SU 2013 21 20.2%

FA 2013 23 39.4.0%

AVID courses generally have higher passing rates than their comparable stand alone

courses.

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RD 90 RD115 RD117 WR90 WR115 WR121 EL1150

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AVIDStand Alone

Introductions and Goal-Setting

Campus Resources

Cornell Notes

How to Succeed On Tests

AVID Student Workshops

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Get Organized with the Perfect Binder

Take Control of Your Time

How to Write an A+ Paper

What the Heck Did I Just Read?

How to Succeed on Tests & Learning Styles

Communicate for College Success

Student Success Seminars

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Why is AVID Needed?

Critical Thinking

Academic Writing, Peer Review & Editing

Organization and Time Management

AVID Skills Workshops for Staff and Faculty

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Students who spent at least four hours in the AVID Center have an 83% passing rate in their courses.

The overall retention rate for all of the AVID Learning Communities is 72.2%.

MHCC’s average retention rate is 73.5%.

AVID Center Data

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TRIO-SSS

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TRIO programs were the first national college access and retention programs to address the serious social and cultural barriers to education in America.

TRIO-SSS

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TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded college opportunity program.

TRIO-SSS

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It is designed to provide academic and ancillary support to low-income students, first generation college students, and students with disabilities.

TRIO-SSS

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The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.

TRIO-SSS

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Persistence Degree/Certificate

Attainment

4-Year College Transfer

2008-09 77.4% 30.0%

2009-10 84.4% 28.8%

2010-11 80.72% 20.3% 36.8%

2011-12 82.5% 26.4% 38.5%

Four Year Snapshot: MHCC TRIO-SSS Persistence,

Degree/Certificate Attainment, & Transfer

TRIO-SSS

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American Indian or Alaskan Native3% Asian

5%

Black or African American15%

Hispanic or Latino15%

More than one race reported7%

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Is-lander

2%

White52%

2008-09 MHCC TRIO-SSS Participants by Race & Ethnicity

TRIO-SSS

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First Generation

& Low Income

Student with

Disability & Low

Income

First Generation

Only

Low Income

Only

2008-09 124 17 18 7

2009-10 126 16 10 8

2010-11 132 16 5 13

2011-12 120 22 5 13

Four Year Snapshot: Breakdown by Eligibility Category

approximately 165 students in this snapshot

A Cuban refugee will take an academic boost from MHCC to Stanford

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Tuan Anh Tran Caraballo was a young Cuban refugee crossing into the United States with a little over $100 in his pocket.

In September this year, Tran Caraballo will start classes at Stanford University with nearly a full-ride scholarship worth almost $60,000.

The Oregonian 6-19-2013

Transitions/Transiciones

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Transitions is a career planning and college preparation program for single parents, displaced homemakers or women who speak English as a second language.

The program helps students develop a career goal, get to know the college and all its resources, make friends, and develop time management and study skills.

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Students learn how to apply for scholarships and to develop life-long career development skills.

Transitions/Transiciones

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Transitions/Transiciones

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The Transitions/Transiciones program is a one-term cohort-based program

An average of 25 to 30 women attend each term

85% student completion per term

Participants Race & Ethnicity

1,643 White

463 Hispanic or Latino

134 Black or African American

61 More than one race reported

50 Asian

45 American Indian or Alaskan Native

Transitions/Transiciones

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A cohort system Intensive advising Students develop a thorough knowledge of

support systems A steady increase of students taking

advantage of these programs A clear focused career path

Program SimilaritiesAVID * TRIO-SSS *

Transitions/Transiciones

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AVID ◦ Focuses on the first year of college

TRIO-SSS ◦ Focuses support to the four year level of

education

Transitions/Transiciones◦ Focuses on the first term

Program Differences

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