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Direct Connection to Policy Area 4 of The Illinois Commitment Early Intervention Group Illinois College What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? This is an opportunity for the college to serve individuals who are considered at-risk students. These students are defined as: first generation college students; students who have not met one to all of the ACT benchmark indicators for success in college; have limited financial resources; and/or are disabled. This program helps serve a diverse group of individuals to complete a college education. Description of the effective practice: A faculty member serves as director of the Early Intervention Program. This person is responsible for doing detailed statistical analysis for this demographic market (early intervention). The program includes a working task force of faculty and staff from across the College. This group meets to discuss strategies that should be implemented to secure success for this student target market. These strategies and tactics are implemented in the areas deemed appropriate. For example, advising for this student market has been given special and immediate attention. Advising seminars have been conducted. Statistical data has been shared with the College community. New students for the fall of 2006 were evaluated by ACT benchmark data and placed in classes felt to be appropriate. These students will be targeted for special attention for the entire semester. How does this practice achieve sustainability? The administration has appointed and given class release time to the faculty director for each semeter plus a summer stipend. Faculty attendance to the advising seminars is encouraged. Advising information is readily available and continues to be a topic of high visibility. What are the results/measurable outcomes? The measurable outcomes include: the number of students who are scheduled for classes that meet their respective ACT benchmarks; the students’ academic progress including academic status and progress thoughout the semester; and the quantity and quality of faculty-student advising meetings. A survey will be conducted this year to measure students’ attitudes on advising. Contact Information Name: Marjorie Meier Email: mbmeier@ic.edu Phone: (217) 245-3010 104
Direct Connection to Policy Area 4 of The Illinois Commitment Elmhurst Life Skills Academy Elmhurst College What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? The Elmhurst Life Skills Academy provides access to appropriate aspects of college life for young people who are not able to fully enroll in a college or university because of significant developmental disabilities. Description of the effective practice: The Elmhurst Life Skills Academy (ELSA) is a specially tailored non-credit on-campus program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who have the capacity to do independent work but who are limited by significant cognitive or developmental disabilities. The ELSA program consists of three elements: academics, work experience, and social and recreational experience. ELSA students follow a specially tailored non-credit curriculum that aims to maximize each student’s potential to live independently as a productive citizen. ELSA class sessions are facilitated by Elmhurst College faculty and upper level Elmhurst College students in Special Education and other areas. As a part of their program, ELSA students gain work experience both on and off campus under the guidance of volunteer mentors. In order to foster their social development and to give ELSA students the experience of college life, ELSA students are eligible to join a range of Elmhurst College student organizations and are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the campus. ELSA is a four-year commuter program. How does this practice achieve sustainability? ELSA achieves sustainability through its incorporation into the overall budgetary planning of the College and through significant support from an advisory board of community members, parents, students, and area educators. ELSA was fully approved by the College’s Strategic Steering Team before its launch, a process that included careful review of long-term financial projections. The full commitment of the College’s Education Department ensures that ELSA will receive ongoing support as it matures. What are the results/measurable outcomes? The original enrollment target was eight new students in each of ELSA’s first two years. Eleven students enrolled and completed ELSA’s first year. Current projections suggest a new class of at least twelve students for this second year. Evaluations made by ELSA faculty in the first year showed positive results in each of its academic dimensions. ELSA students and parents reported high levels of satisfaction with the gains achieved during the program’s first year. Contact Information Name: James Kulich Email: jimk@elmhurst.edu Phone: (630) 617-6472 105
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