Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, California)
“Dismantling Barriers to Support Students: Placement Exams & Developmental Courses“
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Southwest Tennessee Community College (STCC) (Memphis, Tennessee)
“Redesign, Reinvent, and Reset: Organizing for Large Scale Systemic Change”
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
Oxnard College (Oxnard, California)
“Project RECOVER – Revisions Encompassing COVID Operations, Valuing Emergency Responders“
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
Pima Community College (Tuscon, AZ)
“Transform Developmental Education, Transform an Institution“
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Howard Community College (Columbia, MD)
“Cloud Migration“
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
Central Arizona College (Coolidge, AZ)
“Education at the Speed of Industry”
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
Polk State College (Winter Haven, FL)
“Transforming Advanced Technical Education Through Innovative New Models“
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
San José Evergreen Community College District (San Jose, CA)
“Silicon Valley Career Pathways: Northern California’s Largest Network of STEM Education & Career Programs“
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
San Jacinto College (Pasadena, TX)
“San Jacinto College Maritime: Partnerships, Risk, and Results”
Outstanding Bellwether winning programs that have illustrated five or more years of successful implementation and replication.
Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX
Poverty is the greatest barrier to student success facing higher education. By creating caring systems to address poverty, students succeed. AC’s No Excuses Poverty Initiative embraces systems change by integrating accelerated learning, predictive-analytics, and wrap-around social services to overcome poverty, resulting in a completion growth rate of 185% since 2012.
Presenters:
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, President, Amarillo College
Michele Fortunato, AC Board of Regents member, Amarillo College
Cara Crowley, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Amarillo College
Jordan Herrera, Director of Social Services, Amarillo College
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA
“Breaking Down the Basic Skills Barrier: Creating Pathways through the Basic Skills Sequence to support Student Success, Equity, and Completion (EDGE)“
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Johnston Community College, Smithfield, NC
“One College – New Operational Model for Community Colleges“
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO
“Mobile Learning Labs – Paving New Pathways Addressing the need for skilled workers”
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
Pensacola State College, Pensacola, FL
Virtual Tutoring at Pensacola State College
The Pensacola State College Virtual Tutoring Program increases academic support services and makes those services easily accessible. Instructors and peer tutor offer free, online, synchronous tutoring to students from any location with any electronic device with internet access. This quality academic support is offered at times most convenient to students.
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
Education Across Barriers: Creating a Systemic Approach Addressing Poverty in Higher Education
In June 2011, Amarillo College (AC) revolutionized its institution when it created a systemic approach to addressing poverty barriers for students. Today, AC’s No Excuses Poverty Initiative is the connector between campus programs, services and projects designed to support students, boost graduation and transfer, and increase student persistence.
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce
Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, OH
Integrated Pathways: From Pathways to Pipelines to Student Success
The Manufacturing Center of Excellence provides students with an integrated and accelerated pathway to completion and a pipeline to industry through training in high demand areas. The goal is to be more than a training provider; we are the catalyst for connective solutions between industry, our college, and the community.
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
Gaston College, Dallas, NC
This presentation highlighted the implementation and success of inquiry-based instruction, undergraduate research, and enhanced student services through the SPARC3 initiative at Gaston College. SPARC3 activities have transformed faculty and students and spurred dramatic increases in enrollment, retention, and graduation rates in the Associate of Science program at the College.
From left to right
Dale Campbell, Professor and Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida
Chelsey King, Student, Gaston College
Madison Staves, Student, Gaston College
James Smith, Board of Trustees Chair, Gaston College
Patricia Skinner, President, Gaston College
Janna Stover, Student, Gaston College
Ashley Hagler, SPARC3 director, Gaston College
Heather Woodson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Gaston College
Melissa Armstrong, Science and Math Chair, Gaston College
Amy Fugate President, National Council of Instructional Administrators & Vice President Academic Affairs Mott Community College Flint, MI
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Central Community College, Grand Island, NE
GRADES is a professional development program with a unique approach that engages faculty and staff in understanding the challenges veterans face reintegrating into the classroom. This flagship program continues to facilitate a cultural shift on campuses, which ultimately benefits veteran student success in colleges and communities across the country.
From left to right
Dale Campbell, Professor and Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida
Travis Karr, Director, Veteran & Military Services, Central Community College
Anthony Chaulk, Student Veteran, Central Community College
Thomas Walker, College Vice President and Campus President, Central Community College
Dennis Gallon, Chair, 2016 FUTURES CEO Commission & Past President Palm Beach State College, FL representing the Council for Resource Development
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
Alamo Colleges, San Antonio, TX
Alamo I-BEST serves low-skilled adults while meeting workforce demands in the San Antonio area. Participants have the unique opportunity to receive accelerated contextualized skills-based instruction while earning high-demand occupational certificates. This program is imperative to maintain and grow economic development in San Antonio and surrounding South Texas region.
From left to right
Dale Campbell, Professor and Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida
Alamo Representative 1
Alamo Representative 2
Melissa Sadler-Nitu, Director of I-BEST & ABE, District Economic Workforce Development, Alamo Colleges
Alamo Representative 4
Alamo Representative 5
Alamo Representative 6
Kirk While, Board Member, National Council of Continuing Education & Training
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
Norco College, CA
Norco College, in collaboration with local school district, developed a summer program for seniors placing below college-ready in English or Mathematics. In their first term, most participating students placed one to three levels higher, enrolled full-time in courses that included English/mathematics, completed a Student Education Plan, and demonstrated college success.
From left to right
Dale Campbell, Professor and Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida
Paul Parnell, President, Norco College
Nathan Miller, Board of Trustees, Riverside Community College District
John Zickefoose, Board of Education, Corona-Norco Unified School District
Melissa Bader, Associate Professor, English, Norco College
Monica Green, Vice President, Student Services, Norco College
Greg Aycock, Dean, Institutional Effectiveness, Norco College
Amy Fugate, President, National Council of Instructional Administrators
Nathan Miller, Board of Trustees, Riverside Community College District
Marissa Iliscupidez, Associate Professor, Counseling, Norco College
Diane Dieckmeyer, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Norco College
Reggie Thompkins, Administrative Director, Student Services, Corona-Norco Unified School District
Anita Shirley, Counselor on Special Assignment, Corona-Norco Unified School District
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Flathead Valley Community College, MT
The FVCC Foundation collaborated with Financial Aid and Institutional Research to examine the relationship of scholarships financed with Foundation event proceeds to persistence and completion. Study outcomes motivated the Foundation to improve marketing of the scholarship program, increase revenues for scholarships, and transform its scholarship program to better impact student success.
From left to right:
Dale F. Campbell, Professor and Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida
Brad Eldredge, Executive Director, Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning, Flathead Valley Community College
Colleen Unterreiner, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement, Flathead Valley Community College
Mort Congleton, Immediate Past President, Council for Resource Development
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
Alamo College, TX
Outstanding Bellwether winning programs that have illustrated five or more years of successful implementation and replication.
Cleveland State Community College and Chattanooga State Community College Cleveland, TN
Cleveland State’s Do the Math program won the 2009 Bellwether Award in Instructional Programs and Services. The program’s effectiveness has been documented by external studies. Since 2009, Do the Math has spread to Chattanooga State and other colleges across the nation, and is now being implemented in high schools.
Presenters: Dr. Carl Hite, President, Cleveland State Community College Mrs. Karen Wyrick, Math Department Chair, Cleveland State Community College Mr. John Squires,Math Department Head, Chattanooga State Community College
Alamo Academies – An internationally recognized partnership between higher education and industry providing at-risk youth with tuition-free career pathways into critical demand technical STEM occupations. The program utilizes contextualized industry-driven curricula resulting in 95% of graduates entering higher education or high-wage careers in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Health and Heavy Equipment.
From left to right:
Dale F. Campbell, Professor and Director, Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida
Yvonne Katz, Vice-Chair, Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees, Alamo Colleges
Gene Bowman, Alamo Academies Executive Director, Alamo Colleges
Klaus Weiswurm, Alamo Academies board member and past board chair, Alamo Colleges
Adam Arroyo, Lockheed Martin Contract Negotiator and Alamo Academies graduate
Kirk White, Director, Center for Healthcare Professionals, Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences and Immediate Past President National Council for Continuing Education & Training (NCCET).
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
Austin Community College, Austin, TX
ACCelerator: ACCelerating Student Access and Success with the Ultra personalization of Learning
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City, LA
Fast-Tracking Skills for Student Success: Open Sourcing at Bossier Parish Community College
Cañada College, Redwood City, CA
Developing an Intensive Math Preparation Program to Enhance the Success of Underrepresented Students in STEM
Carroll Community College, Westminister, MD
Re-Designing Transitional Education
Chipola College, Marianna, FL
Creating a Pathway to Graduation
Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
Accelerating Math to Get on Path
Gaston College, Dallas, NC
It All Begins with a SPARC3: The Power of Inquiry and Undergraduate Research at the Community College
Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN
Great Expectations for Brighter ‘Futures’: Navigating Unbounded Pathways
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL
Breaking New Ground: An Integrative Approach to Reducing Dependency on Developmental Math
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
Pathways to Transfer: Accelerating Students into Transfer-Level Courses
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA
OLS: A Replicable Associate Degree for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities-A Turn-Key
Approach
Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ
“Don’t Let Your Graduates Die On the Vine”… A Community College Approach to Increase
Graduation Harvest
Central Community College, Grand Island, NE
GRADES – Guiding Reintegration and Directing Educational Success for Veterans and Military
Students through Faculty and Staff Professional Development
Community College of Beaver County, Beaver Falls, PA
Designing Academic Pathways: CCBC’s High School Academy
Lone Star College – University Park, Houston, TX
The Education and Career Positioning System – Linking Students Pathways to Careers
North Lake College, Irving, TX
The One Stop Shop, Where Veterans Can Start a Successful Journey
Rhodes State College, Lima, OH
Saving Lives: Critical Incident Prevention and Response
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL
The Evolution of the College Experience at St. Petersburg College
Tarrant County College District, Fort Worth, TX
Critically Thinking about Student Success and Completion
Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC
Scaling Applied Benchmarking Innovations for Learning
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
Alamo Colleges, San Antonio, TX
Alamo Colleges I-BEST: The Student’s Unique Journey
East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA
Great Outcomes for East Los Angeles (GO ELA): A Pathway for College and Career Success
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, with Berkshire, Greenfield and Holyoke
Community Colleges, MA
Achieving Regional Reach: The 413 STEM Ready Program
Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS
Building Student Workforce Skills and Character Within the Community – Brick by Brick
Metropolitan Community College – Longview, Lee’s Summit, MO
Missouri Innovation Campus: An Early College Approach to Future Workforce Demands
MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA
To Protect and Serve – Putting Veterans to Work!
Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
Moorpark College’s Biotechnology Program: No Ordinary Pathway – Only Extraordinary
Outcomes
Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO
Mobile Learning Labs – Paving New Pathways: Removing Excuses in Each Student’s Journey
South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, AZ
No Ordinary Pathway to Entrepreneurial Success
St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO
Building a Degree Pathway in Biotechnology from High School to Employment
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to foster or support teaching and learning in the community college.
Chipola College, FL
ACE Is the Place: Providing New Pathways to Graduation
Cuyahoga Community College, OH
Achieving Change Through a Positive Culture
Maricopa County Community College District, AZ
Maricopa Millions OER Project: Scaling Use of ExtraOERdinary Materials
Norco College, CA
Summer Advantage: A Collaborative Model for Building the Future with College Readiness
Palm Beach State College, FL
Alternative Scheduling/Combined Courses
Sinclair Community College, OH
A Mathematical Pathway to Success for Arts Majors
South Mountain Community College, AZ
From Rhetoric to Reality: Innovating for Success at a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution
The Community College of Baltimore County, MD
The Evolution and Success of an Accelerated Mathematics Program
Walla Walla Community College, WA
Pathways out of Prison: A Correctional Education Debate Project
Wallace Community College – Dothan, AL
A holistic instructional approach to effectively closing the student achievement gap by significantly improving student learning
Programs or activities that have been designed and successfully implemented to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.
Bristol Community College, MA
Building a Zero Net Building for STEM. Improving Science Technology, Engineering, Math, and Health Technologies Programs in a Zero Net Energy Building in the North East.
Broward College, FL
Back to the Future – Pathway to Financial Literacy and Long-Term Student Financial Success
California Community Colleges’ Success Network, CA
3CSN Leadership Institute: Transforming Basic Skills Instruction College by College
East Central Community College, MS
Connecting College with Communities
Flathead Valley Community College, MT
Using Financial Aid Data and Fundraising Strategies to Improve Access, Persistence and Completion through Scholarships
Grayson College, TX
Building Pathways to Careers through Partnership: Industry Intern Program (I2)
Isothermal Community College, NC
The WISE Program – Innovation in Education
Mohave Community College, AZ
Your Student Loan Cohort Default Rate: What Every Leader Needs to Know
Northeast Alabama Community College, AL
Trailblazing Math: The Path to My Success
St. Louis Community College, MO
Bridging the Gap in STEM Education
Public and/or private strategic alliances and partnerships that promote community and economic development by producing workforce.
Alamo Colleges, TX
Alamo Academies – An Industry-Driven, Higher Education Program of Studies, Workforce and Economic Development Partnership: Boosting the School-to-Careers Pipeline
Alamo Colleges, TX
Alamo Colleges I-BEST: Creating Unbound Pathways to Living Wage Careers
Cape Cod Community College, MA
Discovering Pathways to Independence
Metropolitan Community College, MO
Missouri Innovation Campus: An Early College Approach to Future Workforce Demands
Niagara County Community College, NY
Retail Partnership Preparing an Educated and Experienced Workforce
Northern Virginia Community College, VA
NOVA’s College Pathway Initiatives: Facilitating College and Career Success through Collective Impact Programming
Piedmont Technical College, SC
Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Pueblo Community College, CO
Mobile Learning Labs – Paving New Pathways
Santa Fe College, FL
Gator Engineering @ Santa Fe Program: A Community College and University Partner to Address Workforce Demand for Engineers
Technical College of the Lowcountry, SC
Certified for Success
Outstanding Bellwether winning programs that have illustrated five or more years of successful implementation and replication.
Cleveland State Community College and Chattanooga State Community College Cleveland, TN
Cleveland State’s Do the Math program won the 2009 Bellwether Award in Instructional Programs and Services. The program’s effectiveness has been documented by external studies. Since 2009, Do the Math has spread to Chattanooga State and other colleges across the nation, and is now being implemented in high schools.
Presenters: Dr. Carl Hite, President, Cleveland State Community College Mrs. Karen Wyrick, Math Department Chair, Cleveland State Community College Mr. John Squires,Math Department Head, Chattanooga State Community College
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