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SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES
Community Policy Forum: Sacramento State University, November 20, 2008
ACCESS ROADBLOCKS
Student identified - High Priority
High and unpredictably increasing fees
Increasing cost of living
Lack of readily available funding and financial aid to supplement these rising costs
Lack of academic preparation prior to college
Lack of timely information about the applications and admission process
Faculty identified - High Priority
Lack of information and availability of financial aid and resources
High and increasing fees
Lack of information and availability of financial aid and resources
SUCCESS ROADBLOCKS
Student Identified - High Priority
Challenging home life
Lack of resources and modern updates in classrooms and learning facilities, and overcrowding in classes
Reduced time for teacher engagement with students
Lack of advising, counseling, guidance and mentorship
Faculty Identified - High Priority
Lack of knowledge and information about the expectations
Insufficient academic preparation and skills
Lack of resources and modern updates in classrooms and learning facilities, and overcrowding in classes
Other Concerns Regarding Access and Success
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Miscommunication between community colleges and CSU for transfer students
Families without knowledge to support and help first time students navigate the process
Lack of community/cultural support and involvement in education and a general apathetic attitude towards education in surrounding people and communities
Lack of access to professional programs at the doctoral level at the CSU
OUTSTANDING EXISTING PROGRAMS
Student and Faculty-Identified Programs
Learning communities, such as the Honors Program, Pace Program, CAMP Program
Education Opportunity Program (EOP)
Student peer tutorial and mentorship programs
Student Recruitment and Retention Centers
Cross/Inter-Cultural Centers
Other Outstanding Programs
Early Assessment Program
Bridge Programs
Remediation
Outreach and marketing of existing programs
Endowments and scholarships
EXISTING PROGRAMS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT
Student-Identified Programs in Need of Improvement - High Priority
Advising and counseling services (including financial aid counseling)
Academic preparation at the K-12 level, including Teacher Credentialing Process
Faculty-Identified Programs in Need of Improvement - High Priority
Alignment between K-12 education and higher education
Academic preparation at the K-12 level and better K-12 teacher training
Remediation programs at the college level
Holding the university faculty and staff more accountable to student success
More access to peer coaching programs for students.
Administrator-Identified Programs to Improve - High Priority
Counseling and mentorship programs
HIGH PRIORITY ISSUES
Student-Identified High Priority Issues
Improving K-12 education
Include more spots for students
Address processes for better outreach
Lay out the education standards for high schools and community colleges that send students to 4-year institutions. Faculty-Identified High Priority Issues
Better access
Better counseling services
Necessity of vocational education coursework
POLICY RECOMMENDATION : Include academic preparation and outreach in Master Plan for Higher Education
Rationale
- K-12 education plays a foundational Role in establishing students' attitudes toward education
K-12 education establishes healthy relationships, trust and communication between students and educators
- K-12 education provides a safe and supportive learning environment for students
Students cannot be successful in college without being adequately prepared by their K-12 education
We must encourage and facilitate community and parental involvement in supporting student success
We must have tools to help parents help their children to succeed in high school and beyond
To get involved or to help organize a community policy forum on your campus, please contact Jose Villarreal at jose@politicsoftrust.net. |
