DR. CHARLES W. DONALDSONDR. CHARLES W. DONALDSON

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Presented by: Darryl K. McGee, M.S.

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational, Student Services and Student Life

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ArkansasArkansasNearly half of college-age students in Arkansas

require some type of remediation.- National nonprofit Complete College America

52.5% of freshmen are unready for college – 2/2/11

- Arkansas Public School Resource Center

Students who begin their college careers Students who begin their college careers in remediation, graduate at lower rates.in remediation, graduate at lower rates.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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  Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013

All first time entering students 40.3% 47.9% 44.8%

Black Males 58.4% 60.9% 59.3%

Black Females 63.4% 73.0% 56.9%

Hispanic Males 31.6% 45.8% 47.1%

Hispanic Females 48.8% 50.0% 36.4%

UALR remediation rates(% first-time entering students)

- UALR Institutional Research

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Remediation coursework is required for students who ACT scores are:◦Math – less than 21 ◦English and Reading – less than 19

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PurposePurposeHelp students eliminate remedial

math, English and reading coursework requirements

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Simple GoalsSimple GoalsBypassed remedial coursework utilizing the

COMPASS (ACT) placement examination: College Algebra - COMPASS score of 45 English - COMPASS score of 80 Reading - COMPASS score of 83

Build community and relationships between faculty, staff and students

Ease the transition to college

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SBA SBA ProgramProgram Design Design 2 Components: Math & Writing COMPASS diagnostic assessment Students assessed every Monday through

COMPASSStudents reside on campusStudents participate in on-campus and off-

campus activities with tutor-mentorsStudents are not allowed to leave

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Weekly Schedule

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Encouragement and Education for those who were still working…

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Program ResultsProgram Results (only 3 weeks) (only 3 weeks)

44 student participants 88% bypassed remedial

math (all students required) 79% of those required

bypassed remedial English (19 students required).

50% of those required bypassed remedial reading

(12 students required) 11 students tested into

Honors Composition Average COMPASS math

scores went up 20 points Average COMPASS

composition scores went up 18 points

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Program Results *(after 5 weeks)

100% tested out of at least one developmental course

93% bypassed developmental math

Average math scores went up 20

COMPASS points and 4 ACT points Average composition scores went

up 18 COMPASS points and 3 ACT points

* Students who did not bypass all required remedial subjects continued to work after the SBA ended (Assessed upon their return for the Fall semester)

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What Students are What Students are Saying Saying

“This program has meant to me a chance to take the label off that says that I am not smart enough or not yet ready to take college courses. It’s like a second chance and a head start al in one! I am grateful for it.”

“SUCCESS!  I did not just find success through a sheet of paper, but I grew as a learner, engaged tremendously, and built character.”

Quotes from SBA Students

DR. CHARLES W. DONALDSONDR. CHARLES W. DONALDSON

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