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EMCC reports higher levels of student engagement The latest outcomes from the spring 2006 administration of The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) reports overall higher levels of engagement for Estrella Mountain students than the national average in most benchmark areas.. Standardized mean scores on five key national benchmark categories show Estrella Mountain outperforming other Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and the national community colleges benchmark in the areas of Active and Collaborative Learning and Student Faculty Interaction. In all other benchmark areas, Estrella Mountain students report similar or slightly higher levels of engagement compared to the national average.In the November 2006, Issue of CCSSE Highlights, Estrella Mountain was featured as a high performing college in Active and Collaborative Learning. The Active and Collaborative learning benchmark measures the degree to which students participate in their learning, apply what they have learned in different settings and collaborate with others in solving difficult problems. For more information, see the CCSSE publication:
http://www.ccsse.org/publications/November2006.pdf
• Provide deeper learning opportunities • Set higher student expectations • Vary teaching approach to students learning styles • Encourage student active participation in campus events • Improve financial aid communication efforts regarding application timelines
The primary purpose of CCSSE is to improve the teaching and learning environment so that students can be more successful. Student engagement is considered the amount of time and energy students invest in meaningful educational practices. Estrella Mountain has integrated CCSSE into the College’s Institutional Effectiveness system as a Core Indicator of Effectiveness for Student Success.
CCSSE was first administered during spring 2004. Improvement strategies identified during the 2004 Key Stakeholder Meeting resulted in the following actions:
Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (CCFSSE) The college also participated, for the first time, in the Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (CCFSSE). Designed as a companion to the CCSSE report, the survey elicits information from faculty about their teaching practices. CCFSSE view faculty expectations and perceptions of student engagement alongside student responses. Administration of the CCFSSE via the Web resulted in 37 faculty (20 part-time, 17 full-time) participating in the survey. Nationally 65 colleges participated with 5,440 faculty members participating from 25 states. Results from the CCFSSE prompted discussion among faculty attending the spring 2007 forum.
EMCC Quick Facts on Enrollment Fall 2001 - Fall 2006 All Students - Overall Headcount and FTSE: • Estrella Mountain’s fall 45th day credit enrollment has shown an overall increase over the five-year period. The college witnessed an 18% increase in headcount (4,985 to 5,894) and a 56% increase in Full-Time Student Equivalent (FTSE) (1,766 to 2,758). • The college anticipates an enrollment increase between 5-8% in Full-Time Student Equivalent (FTSE) during 2006-2007 over its all time peak year of 2004-2005. Fall 2006 45th day enrollment is 5.1% higher than fall 2004 and 6.8% higher than fall 2005. Spring 2007 same day comparisons are currently up, and if the positive trend continues the college should see record enrollment for 2006-2007. • New students have accounted for the most growth during fall 2006 (a 10% increase over fall 2005). Continuing students also increased by 4% over the previous fall semester. • Enrollment growth for the SouthWest Skill Center (operated by Estrella Mountain) is on track to increase by more than 20% over the peak enrollment period 2004-2005. Annual FTSE has demonstrated a marked increase over the past five years, (122 in 2001-2002 to an anticipated 375 for 2006-2007 a projected 209% increase in FTSE). Student Demographic & Market Segment Trends: • The youth market (age 24 and younger), continues to grow as a percentage of total students. Between fall 2001 and fall 2006, the rate of student population growth (for this age category) increased from less than 49% to nearly 61%. The youth market now accounts for 69% of total FTSE and the largest percentage of overall college population growth, outpacing all other market segments. Youth headcount has increased by more than 9% over fall 2004 and more than 13% over fall 2005. • While FTSE for younger students has increased, the adult market segment (age 25-54) shows an overall decrease in headcount and relatively flat growth in FTSE. During the fall 2006, adult student headcount decreased by 10% compared to the fall 2004 and by 5% compared to the fall 2005. FTSE generated by the adult segment in fall 2006 indicates a 5% decrease compared to fall 2004 and up only slightly (1%) compared to fall 2005. The decrease in adult students has impacted evening enrollment appreciatively. An improving economy may have attributed to a reduced number of adults returning to higher education. FTSE for adults has shown a rebound in the fall 2006. • The “senior adult” segment (age 55+) account for 3% of headcount and 1.4% of FTSE during fall 2006. This market segment has indicated a 20% enrollment decline compared to the fall 2004 semester and a 12% decline compared to the fall 2005. Save the Date Community Education Key Stakeholder Meeting General Education/Transfer Education Key Stakeholder Meeting Developmental Education Key Stakeholder Meeting |
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