Jenn Burleson, Mt. San Jacinto College Associate Professor/
Counselor Student Athlete Support Program Coordinator N4A Region V
Concurrent Workshop Monday, October 27, 2014 1:00-2:00pm
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Objectives for Todays Workshop - To explore a comprehensive
community college student athlete support program developed with NO
BUDGET - To determine the benefits for creating a comprehensive
support program for student athletes - To discuss possible funding
sources currently in your district to maximize academic support for
student athletes - To share best practice ideas to increase student
athlete success at your colleges
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Why is this important for Two Year College Transfers? NCAA
ACADEMIC REFORM DIVISION I Have a 2.500 GPA in all transferable
hours. All students are limited to two physical education credit
hours from the two-year college to meet credit and GPA
requirements. Exception for PE majors but there will still be some
sort of limit for PE activity units
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What are the benefits? Increase retention rates of 2 year
college student athletes Increase persistence rates of 2 year
college student athletes Increase graduation rates for 2 year
college transfer student athletes Increase student athlete success
rates Student athletes are properly learning basic skills they were
lacking prior to college enrollment Student athletes are able to
stick with their intended major of choice Creating a culture of
future college educated adult student athlete advocates
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Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Student Athlete Population
2013-2014 Academic Year 11 sports 860 unduplicated head count
inquiring about intercollegiate athletics 2880 duplicated headcount
student athletes received athletic counseling services 227 student
athletes (actually played) 197 students assessed at MSJC using the
ACCUPLACER ASSESSMENT Out of the 197 that assessed, 189 placed into
basic skills classes (Math, English and/or Reading) 96% of student
athletes at MSJC assess into basic skills/ remedial classes
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In the beginning 1 Part-time (21 hrs per week) athletic
counselor Educational Plans Only No program in place No academic
support for student athletes No true vision for student athlete
success on the academic side of the house NO BUDGET!!!
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Creating a Vision Link to the colleges mission, strategic plan,
and educational master plan Student Athlete Support Program Vision
The vision of the Student Athlete Support Program is to provide the
necessary support to assist all student athletes in reaching their
full potential academically and personally. This proactive program
motivates and assists student-athletes to make successful
transitions to college life, achievement and maintaining a
satisfactory level of academic performance. The Student Athlete
Support Program focuses on fostering the total development of
student-athletes.
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http://www.msjc.edu/Athletics/StudentAthleteSupport/Pages/default.aspx
Student Athlete Support Services Chart
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C OMPONENT 1: A THLETIC C OUNSELING Academic Counseling-
mandatory educational planning for eligibility Career Counseling-
Meeting requirements for transfer (40-60- 80), any career
counseling (GUID/ COUN classes) Personal Counseling- NCAA/ NAIA
issues and concerns, eligibility center Crisis intervention-
homelessness, Drugs/ Alcohol, 5150s Outreach- high school,
preparation of changing NCAA/ NAIA requirements College Governance-
Student Athlete Advisory Committees Research- Any data collection
the district uses Training and Professional Development- 3C4A/N4A
Conferences, Athletic Counseling Interns
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Assessment/ Course Placement Students do not need a high school
diploma, GED or Proficiency Exam completed in order to attend a
community college or junior college The only requirement is that a
student must be 18 years old and they can attend a community
college Many prospective NCAA student athletes are extremely under
prepared as they enter a community college and need extensive
remediation Some colleges have as many as 38 units of basic skills/
remedial classes needed before college level if a student places at
the lowest level of Math, English, and Reading. 77% of all
community college students come in needing some form of remediation
or basic skills preparation
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English Placement ENGL 061 Basic Grammar and Usage (4 units)
ENGL 062 Basic Writing Skills (4 units) ENGL 098 English
Fundamentals (4 units) ENGL 101 Freshman Composition (NEED FOR
NCAA) (4 units) ENGL 103 Critical Thinking (NEED FOR NCAA) (4
units) English Sequence ENGL 092 Accelerated English Fundamentals
(5 units) Accelerated
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MATH 055 Pre-Algebra (3 units) MATH 090 Elementary Algebra (4
units) MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra (5 units)* College Level
Math/Transferable Level (NEED FOR NCAA) Math Placement *Minimum
level needed for AA/AS. Additional level of math needed for
transfer. MATH 090A (3 units) & MATH 090B (3 units) MATH 096A
(3 units) & MATH 096B (3 units) OR
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Mt. San Jacinto College Education Plan Example
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Component 2: Athletic Forum An event that brings all student
athletes together to welcome incoming student athletes for the
first time or welcome returning student athletes back to school in
the fall semester College administrators, athletic faculty and
other staff members speak as well (Enrollment Services Staff,
Financial Aid, SGA, etc.) Previous topics: Academic Success Sexual
Assault/ Harassment Prevention Drug and Alcohol Awareness Academic
Dishonesty Social Media Branding
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Component 3: Athletic Instructional Support Student Athlete
Scholars Program serve student athletes in basic skills courses in
developing the attributes and academic competence to succeed in
their coursework and make positive gains towards transfer. This
program focuses on providing intensive support of the domains vital
to student success, including develop key competencies for academic
performance, such as study skills, time management, and goal
setting and motivation, as well as effective support to keep school
and life in balance. Support is delivered through multiple avenues
of interconnected support, while the primary tool used in assisting
student athletes will be individual and group tutoring. 20 hrs per
week Program Coordinator New Room 1452- 17 computers 8/19/13-
5/30/2014 student contacts through Scholars Program 1006 duplicated
student contacts 8/18/14- 10/6/14 student contacts though Scholars
Program 884 duplicated student contacts
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Component 4: Summer Bridge Introduces students to the culture
of higher education in the California community college system and
higher education. Focuses on orientation to college life and an
in-depth exploration of higher education resources Concepts of
student rights and responsibilities, college policies and
procedures, professor and college expectations of the students, as
well as graduation and transfer requirements as a student and/or a
student athlete will be focused on Explanation of NCAA and NAIA
rules along with the CCCAA rules are introduced Explores factors in
educational decision making, major selection and development of an
effective educational plan in order to meet goals and transfer
requirements as a student athlete
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- Over 3 sections of GUID 151L: SU14 - 68 new incoming Freshman
participated - 49/64 participated in a Writing prep session - 76.5%
were able to move Up one level of English
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Component 5: Support Courses Community Learning for Athletic
Scholars Success (CLASS) MSJC learning communities will provide
students with the pathways necessary to successfully transition
from non-transfer courses to transfer courses through an
integrative approach. The mission of Community Learning for
Athletic Scholars Success (CLASS) is to help student athletes
successfully complete their college English requirements within two
years while completing additional general education requirements by
developing a sense of community, by encouraging academic
collaboration, and by helping them to develop skills that promote
lifelong learning. Stand Alone Guidance Classes Targeted for
Student Athletes: GUID 100 College Success GUID 116 Career Life
Planning GUID 105 Transitions for Intercollegiate Student
Athletes
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- 2013-2014 CLASS Success Rates - FA 13- ENGL 092 86% passed
with a C or better (District avg. 76%) -SP 14- ENGL 101 80% passed
with a C or better (District avg. 68.6%) - Survey results revealed
qualitative positive results for the CLASS LCOM
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C OMPONENT 6: O UTREACH College Bound Student Athlete
Night
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How to obtain funding for support? If you want somethinggo and
get it Ask for support from multiple sources DO research Provide
statistics and data Contact the Grants Officer or Staff member in
your district Join committees that are tied to funding (BSI/
Student Equity) Create a Program Review Write a Resource Allocation
Proposal (RAP)- may be called something different in your
district
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How to obtain funding for support? Collaborate with faculty on
campus Collaborate with Learning Centers or Library on campus
Professional Associations 3C4A- Shared Resources
http://www.3c4a.org/index.html List Serve in your region Join a
committee within N4A Network/ Marketing
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Breakout Group Discussion Get in groups of 2-4 Take 1 to 2
minutes to briefly answer each question on the handout provided
Designate a spokesperson for your group Report out to the
group
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Education and knowledge is Forever!!! - Over the last 3 years
MSJC student athletes have been awarded approximately 1.2 million
dollars in scholarship money to pursue a bachelors degree at a 4
year college as an intercollegiate student athlete!