Bridge English and Math Library/Textbook Access Teaching Learning Center Equity Research and Evaluation Universal Design The main, over-arching goals of the 2015-16 Student Equity Plan are integrated with key activities as shown below. The majority of activities have multiple equity success indicators and are therefore part of section “F”, such that some of the indicator areas may initially appear to be under-addressed. Success Indicator and Target Populations Success Indicator Goal Activities Access First generation African American Low income Non-native English speakers Foster Youth Dream Disabled Latino Continually evaluate and implement strategies and programs to ensure that enrolled students match their population within the communities served by the college and that comprehensive pathways enable seamless access for identified student groups. A-1: Expansion of Summer Bridge; inclusion of more African American students A-2: Cash4College Financial Aid Access for students from under-served, low income communities A-3: Support for non-native English speakers A-4: Expansion of High School Outreach to communities, foster youth, Dream, and disabled students A-5: Establish a Re-Connect activity to support the first-time enrollment of high school students A-6: Outreach services A-7: Seniors’ Day activities for students from under-served high schools with lower college-going rates (Latino, African American) Course Completion First generation Basic skills Low income Latino African American Native American Pacific Islander Disabled Improve course completion for specific student populations (Latino, African American, Native American Pacific Islander, disabled, former/foster youth, veterans, LGBTQ, Dream) by implementing specialized program interventions supported by research efforts. B-1: Professional development for FYE program to improve course completion B-2: Expansion of the Bridge FYE program to include more under-served students B-3: Student leadership development to increase retention and persistence B-4: Leadership development and awareness for under-represented students cultural
Foster Youth Veterans Non-native English speakers ESL Basic skills B-5: Mental health services for veterans, foster youth, homeless and other low income students B-6: Support for non-credit vocational ESL students B-7: Retention research and counseling for non-credit, ESL and basic skills students B-8: Diversity training for tutors B-9: Diverse, success strategies supplemental instruction for students enrolled in STEM courses B-10: Library competency workshops B-11: Increase access to textbooks and library services B-12: Support for under-represented students in STEM courses and STEM majors Skills Completion Non-native English speakers African American Improve students’ successful course completion of ESL/AmLa and basic skills course sequences and their subsequent enrollment and completion of degree applicable courses. C-1: Writing Center tutorial training focused on Non-native English students (NES) C-2: Writing Center support for AmLa English) students C-3: Instructional support for Non Native English Speakers (NES) C-4: Summer Boot Camp to prepare athletes (predominantly African American) for fall enrollment Degree/Certificate Completion First generation Basic skills Low income Improve degree and certificate completion rates among targeted student populations by implementing specialized instructional and support services related to students’ career development, workforce preparedness and attainment of specific career skills and knowledge. D-1: Enhancing career development for Bridge students D-2: Work Preparedness training for low income students in degree/certificate programs D-3: Digital Arts Lab access for low income students Transfer Implement instructional and support services designed to E-1: Transfer Bridge program E-2: DSPS workshops to increase transfer