Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

technologycoursework. Student success depends on their ability to demonstrate mastery through allcoursework required in degree plan. Table 1 delineates earned credit hours for each course in Page 15.1090.2this degree plan (Northwestern Michigan College, 2009 degree plan). The degree plan consistsof 64 total credit hours to include 18 credit hours of drafting and design, 6 credit hours of manualmachining, 6 credit hours of CNC and CAM, and 12 hours of other related technical courses.The remaining 22 credit hours are allotted to general education coursework (Table 1). Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.

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Two Year College Division

point it is important present objectives for students1 Develop a plan to build your wealth2 Prepare a Budget3 Try to save $10 per week4 Do not purchase anything on credit that you cannot pay for at the end of the month5 If you don’t have enough earnings than limit you’re spendingIf you are able to save $10 per week then in one year you will have $520 and in ten years$5200!How can you limit your spending? When you shop for food in a store ask if they have a card tosave money. Here are some examples of stores that have discount cards: Stop & Shop,Waldbaum’s, Duane Reade, Pathmark, Winn Dixie to name a few. If they do, fill out anapplication and use the card when making purchases. When you go into the store, ask if there isa circular and read

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito Enriquez, Canada College

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Two Year College Division

coincide with Cañada College’s breakbetween the end of spring 2009 semester and the beginning of the summer 2009 session.Morning sessions were mostly devoted to studying math either in groups or individually usingMyMathTest10, an online system developed by Pearson Education for developing mathplacement tests and short math refresher programs. Note that the first week of the program hadmore workshops related to resources and skills needed for college success. Many of theworkshops planned for the second week were either cancelled or made optional as a result of amid-program focus group that indicated that students wanted to devote more time to studyingmath, and less on these workshops.2.2 Profile of 2009 Summer Math Jam StudentsThe 2009 Summer Math

Conference Session

Rethinking Traditional Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Dimitra Jackson, Iowa State University; Soko Starobin, Iowa State University; Mary Darrow, Iowa State University

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Two Year College Division

college faculty, administrators, and programcoordinators. The researchers requested the program coordinators to invite specifically femaleengineering students who are planning to transfer to a four-year institution. Female facilitatorsguided group interviews to create a safe and comfortable space for the participants to expresstheir opinions. Data from the guided group interviews were tape recorded and transcribed. Theresearchers reviewed and coded the transcripts to identify recurring themes and opinions.This research paper presents findings from interviews with female community college students inSTEM fields regarding their learning experiences, interaction with faculty, and educational andcareer aspirations. The authors discuss implications

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Hannah Azevedo, Seattle Pacific University

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Two Year College Division

graduation.To pair up Scholars with appropriate Industrial Mentors, we asked each Scholar to write a shortstatement about their engineering interests and plans. We then tried to match students withIndustrial Mentors most closely connected with their interests. Before each advisory boardmeeting (held in the early evenings), we schedule a short “Meet & Greet” function between thementors and the ECASE Scholars. The aim here is to provide a relaxed meeting environmentthrough efficient use of the Industrial Mentor’s time. Mentors and mentees are also welcome andencouraged to meet or exchange e-mails at their own convenience.So far, we have had mixed results of this program in its second year. Overall, the dedication ofthe Mentors has been excellent

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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Two Year College Division

time required?”This is an important question when a CC is about four hours from ASU. There are two solutions.One is to bring the CC students to ASU and the second is to use teleconferences or webcasts.Very successful trips have been made by a group of CC students travelling in vans to ASU for a Page 15.885.11half-day program. If a student can come early or stay later than the planned program for anappointment to meet with an academic advisor, then the visit is enhanced. The ASU programincludes introductions and short presentations from advisor, financial aid, scholarships,internship program, and career services representatives. A panel of

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Dimitra Jackson, Iowa State University; Mary Darrow, Iowa State University

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Two Year College Division

acceptance to the program, students are invited to participate in the following menu ofoptions: EGR 100, Advising, Transfer Planning and grad Planner, Social network, Peer MentorInteraction, APP ad Transfer Recruitment Events, VEISHA Transfer Event, Engineering CareerFair, Connections with PWISE, Scholarships (ETEC & E2020).Research questions Page 15.553.3 1) What are the community college and university experiences of engineering transfer students? 2) What are the transfer and university adjustment experiences of engineering transfer students? 3) What advice would current community college transfer students in Engineering

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Harriet Lamm, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University; Kuruvilla John, University of North Texas

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Two Year College Division

after the event and all are continuing theirwork at TAMUK. Seven of the 9 participants are engineering majors, one is a computer sciencemajor, and one participant is majoring in physics. Four of the 2009 participants (three Page 15.861.5engineering and one biology) transferred in fall 2009 with one other having attended prior to theexperience but has not matriculated. Several of the past participants were planning to transfer assoon as they completed the core curriculum at their community college due to the differences inexpenses.Table 2: May-mester Participant Demographics by Year Year 1 Year 2

Conference Session

Rethinking Traditional Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith Donnelly, Three Rivers Community College; Fenna Hanes, New England Board of Higher Education

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Two Year College Division

the problem. The instructor acts as afacilitator as students independently seek out the information and resources needed to fill in their Page 15.985.3knowledge gaps. Once the self-directed learning phase is complete, the group reconvenes tobrainstorm possible solutions and then devise a test plan to validate their solution. If the solutiondoes not adequately address the problem, the cycle is repeated. Student groups then present theirfinal solution for peer review and comment and reflect on their learning experience. Problem Analysis

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Christal Wade, Western Kentucky University

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Two Year College Division

increasedtechnical knowledge and level of instrumentation new operators face.TransitionsCWRS is in the process of creating transition opportunities for students from 2-year degreeprograms to 4-year degree programs if desired, through the creation of formal articulationagreements between various departments and colleges at WKU. This would allow for a seamlessprocess for students to continue on to receive a 4-year degree if interested. CWRS plans todevelop articulation agreements with the Technology Management and/or ConstructionManagement programs through the Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences (AMS)Department, housed in the College of Science and Engineering at WKU, and with the PublicAdministration program through the Political Science Department