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This report details the evaluation of Ventura Community College's Title V Basic Skills and Transfer Velocity Grants from 2007 to 2017. Led by Kathy Scott, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, the evaluation assesses program outcomes, analyzes quantitative and qualitative data, and offers insights on institutionalizing successful initiatives. Key focus areas include high-risk barrier courses, supplemental instruction strategies, and the establishment of resources like the Reading/Writing Center. Findings will guide decision-makers in enhancing programs and services to improve student outcomes in basic skills and transfer rates.
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Scaling Up Title V Program Evaluation Ventura Community College, California Title V Basic Skills Grant (2007-2012) Title V Transfer Velocity Grant (2012-2017) Kathy Scott, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Project Director
Ensure that grant objectives are met Determine what modifications need to be made in programs and services being piloted Collect and analyze data required for federal, internal and external reporting Provide input for decision-makers regarding institutionalization of grant initiatives Purposes of Evaluation
Quantitative data for courses and programs Survey data for Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction External Evaluator Discipline Specific External Evaluators Student Focus Group - Presentation to Campus CCSSE and institutional data on basic skills across the disciplines Title V Basic Skills Grant (English, Math, ESL, and Support Services)
Scaled up courses identification of high-risk barrier courses for transfer Scaled up to SI to basic skills supplemental instruction institutionalized Strategies learned for SI continued Scaled up Reading/Writing Center Scaled up Accelerated Instruction Development of Title V Transfer Grant-Scaling Up USING EVIDENCE BASED STRATEGIES
Scaled up Qualitative Research- Qualitative researcher hired Scaled Up Outcomes Research- Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement (WASC) Scaled Up Quantitative Researcher Program Evaluation – USC’s Equity Scorecard Title V Transfer Velocity Grant-Scaling Up Program Evaluation