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Technical Assistance Program (TAP). An RP Group initiative funded by the Hewlett Foundation August 2010. What is the BRIC Initiative?. Helping to streamline the work of institutional researchers .
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Technical Assistance Program (TAP) An RP Group initiative funded by the Hewlett Foundation August 2010
What is the BRIC Initiative? • Helping to streamline the work of institutional researchers. • Efficiencies in data production enable greater conversations with practitioners around the use of information to foster student success. • Offering statewide professional development. • Resources that support the development of a culture of evidence and collaborative inquiry among a variety of practitioners. • Providing the Technical Assistance Program (TAP). • Customized technical assistance on data usage for 15 colleges, including site visits and remote support.
History of BRIC TAP Field Study on the Use of Data and Information
Research Recommendations • Increase the efficiency of institutional research offices through a statewide IR central resource function. • Provide college-specific assistance that enables a number of colleges to work more effectively with data and information via technical assistance to support institutions in strengthening their capacities to collaboratively analyze and act on information, thereby strengthening cultures of inquiry and evidence.
The Information Gap All data needs being met No data needs being met Information Gap Information Gap Gap
High Level of Involvement Classroom Faculty Data Usage Low or No Involvement Chief Instructional Officer Note: High Level of Involvement represent the sum of respondents selecting extremely involved or very involved in the survey. All other responses are included in Low Level or No Involvement. Data Source: BSOC Institutional Research Usage Survey (2009), Research & Planning (RP) Group of California.
Colleges’ Described Needs Source: BSOC Survey Fall 2009
How do Colleges Benefit? TAP Colleges TAP & Non-TAP Colleges • Customized professional development/training • Data coaching and facilitation • Regional support and networking • BRIC TAP materials • Interactive website • Professional development via multimedia (e.g. webcasts) • Regional conferences & workshops • BRIC TAP materials
Develop Actionable Data • Interpret Data through Discussion • Facilitate Dialogue • Integrate Data into Institutional Processes • Build an Inquiry-Based Practice TAP Expected Outcomes
BRIC TAPFramework Building solid foundations for student success. An initiative of the Research & Planning Group for California Community Colleges
A Suite of Services • Cultural & NeedsAssessment • Action Planning • Support Calls • Site Visits • • Topical Inquiry Guides • • Exemplars & Case Studies • • Templates & Worksheets • Resources • Benchmarking • Best Practice Sharing • Data sharing • Annual Summits •On-site Professional Development Training • Strategy Meetings • Team Coaching
TAP Guiding Principles • Focus on Student Learning • RESPECT! • Facilitate, Don’t Dictate • Guide Discussions • Practice Reflective Listening • Be Flexible and Fluid • Encourage Widespread Engagement • Share the Vision • Be Fearless About Change • KISS - Keep it Simple and Supportive
1. Assessing Student Learning Outcomes 2. Using an Equity Lens to Assess Student Learning 3. Assessing Student Services Outcomes 4. Building Info Capacity and a Culture of Inquiry 5. Assessing Institutional Effectiveness 6. Assessing Basic Skills Outcomes 7. Maximizing the Program Review Process 8. Turning Data into Meaningful Action 9. Assessing Non-credit Student Learning Outcomes TAP Inquiry Guides Note: The guides in bold are available now.
BRIC TAP Teams Subject matter and technical experts from various California colleges and areas of the academy: • Instructional Faculty • Support Services Professionals • Institutional Researchers and Planners • Administrators
BRIC TAP Core Team Rob Johnstone, Project Director johnstoner@smccd.edu Priyadarshini Chaplot, Project Coordinator pchaplot@rpgroup.org Lead Technical Coaches Darla Cooper Janet Fulks Bob Gabriner Cathy Hasson Ken Meehan Bob Pacheco Greg Stoup Ian Walton
Find Out More! RP Group Website www.rpgroup.org BRIC TAP http://www.rpgroup.org/projects/BRIC.html Rob Johnstone, BRIC Project Director johnstoner@smccd.edu Kathy Booth, RP Group Executive Director kbooth@rpgroup.org Priya Chaplot, BRIC Project Coordinator pchaplot@rpgroup.org