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Mississippi College Readiness Summit IHL Initiatives M arch 4, 2009. Lynn J. House, Ph.D. Assistant Commissioner Academic and Student Affairs. Four Subject Areas Mathematics – Completed 6/08 English/Lang. Arts – Completed 6/08 Biology – Initiated work in 7/08
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Mississippi College Readiness SummitIHL Initiatives March 4, 2009 Lynn J. House, Ph.D. Assistant Commissioner Academic and Student Affairs
Four Subject Areas Mathematics – Completed 6/08 English/Lang. Arts – Completed 6/08 Biology – Initiated work in 7/08 US History – Initiated work in 7/08 Development of MS College Readiness Standards
BRC for Redesign of Teacher Preparation Purpose: To increase both the quality and quantity of teachers for Mississippi’s schools through collaborative processes. Institutions currently developing proposals for redesign External review in late spring Full implementation in Fall 2009
Course Redesign National Center for Academic Transformation (NCAT) Model 16 projects in 8 IHL institutions Pilot began in January 2009 Full implementation in Fall 2009 Focus on student success and cost savings through use of instructional technology
Lumina Making OpportunityAffordable Planning Grant Partnering with CJCs for course redesign in developmental math courses Collaborating with Delta Cost Project on reducing costs per degree Developing communication mechanisms
Developmental Education Task Force Outgrowth of strategic planning session Collaborative representation Four subcommittees Preparation Policy & Procedures Practices & Programs Public Relations
Data Quality Collaborative Seamless P-16 Data Collection and Data Sharing Partnership effort with MDE, CJCs, and IHLs Assistance from SREB
NASH Access to SuccessInitiative One of 20 systems involved Dedicated to improving access and completion Focus on halving the achievement gap for under-represented students
GEAR UP MS Federally funded grant program – $18M Supports students through multiple activities beginning in 7th grade Currently in 50 middle schools in 20 school districts across the state Coordinated College Goal Sunday activities in February
America Reads MS Federally-funded grant program of volunteers for schools ARM volunteers serve as reading tutors Tuition awards available for members Serves multiple areas across the state
www.Mississippi.edu • New 3-part college access website: • ParentGuide2College.com – just for parents • RiseUpMS.com – for middle and high school students • ThinkHigherMS.com – for adults and transfer students • Academic Readiness: • Relevance of education beyond high school • High school course selection • Standardized tests • Logistical Readiness: • How to choose a college • How to apply • Where to find financial aid
Counselor Training • Collaboration with SREB, using College Access Challenge Grant funds • 6 states developing course for counselors • Professional development course will help counselors: • Talk to underserved students about college • Assist underserved students overcome barriers to college (academic, financial, logistical) • Assist underserved students prepare for success in college and the workplace
Feedback Reports High School Feedback Report Pilot Launch in Spring 2008 Next Launch in Spring 2009 CJC Report In Development Provides data on graduates attending IHLs
African American Male Initiative Led by Dr. Reginald Sykes, Assistant Commissioner Community/Jr. College Relations Collaborative effort targeted for at-risk population Developing activities for increasing access and success for African American males
Articulation with CJCs Also led by Dr. Sykes Seamless transfer system from CJCs to four-year institutions Collaboration with CJC Academic Deans and IHL Chief Academic Officers On-going problem-solving process Factor in alignment of high schools, CJCs, and IHLs which impacts COLLEGE READINESS!
Moving Toward Greater Collaboration One State… Three Systems… Many Institutions… One Goal: Educating Mississippi’s Population! Are we up to the challenge?