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Direct Connection to Policy Area 4 of The Illinois Commitment Prepare Well-Educated Health Care Professionals: Increase Number of Graduates West Suburban College of Nursing What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? Increasing the number and diversity of citizens completing a baccalaureate program in nursing. Description of the effective practice: Each year the college tracks attrition and graduation rates and reports the number of graduates by ethnicity in the Annual Report. With the implementation of a new College Strategic and Assessment Plan, the objective of decreasing attrition and increasing graduation rates has been set in support of the broad goal of preparing welleducated health care professionals. The metric chosen was percent attrition and graduation based on national benchmarks with a target of 40% or less attrition. Additionally, we have set goals for incrasing the number of new enrollments (metric) and a target of 210 enrollees in 2007. Last Fall 2005, we enrolled 137. The Spring 2006 number of enrollees was 156. Thus, we are steadily reaching our goal and expect to meet our target of 210 enrollees in academic year 2006-2007. How does this practice achieve sustainability? The practice is part of the Strategic Plan and Assessment process. Metrics/benchmarks and targets have been set for graduation and attrition rates, number of enrollments and number of graduates by ethnicity. An annual scorecard is produced and reviewed by College Committees, Councils and Boards to track progress. By tracking and reporting targets and metrics for goals and objectives, we have increased awareness and focused activities on reaching those goals. What are the results/measurable outcomes? The number of enrollments and graduates have increased from 124 enrollees and 25 graduates in 2004 to 137 enrollees and 56 graduates in 2006. The total number of graduates from ethnicities other than white nonhispanic have ranged from 63% to 80%. Last year's attrition rate was 34%. This year's attrition rate is 32%. Enrollments and Graduates Year Enrollments Graduates 2004 124 25 2005 140 36 2006 137 56 Note: Enrollments include all nursing students on Fall Census Day. Year of graduation i ncludes S ummer and Fall of previous year and Spri ng of year listed. Year Asian or Pacific Islander Black, Non- Hispanic Graduates by Ethnicity and Gender Hispanic White Non- Hispanic Unknown/ Other Female Male Total 2004 1 1 0 5 18 25 0 25 2005 3 7 1 13 12 35 1 36 2006 13 11 8 18 6 50 6 56 Contact Information Name: Rebecca Jones Email: jonesr@wscn.edu Phone: (708) 763-6975 120
Direct Connection to Policy Area 4 of The Illinois Commitment Promoting Educational Access and Population Diversity at Midstate College Midstate College Description of the effective practice: This effective practice focuses on how Midstate College plans to continue to accommodate nontraditional students such as single-mothers and to promote and maintain student diversity. This effective practice is supported by the College’s Code of Ethics which states, “We value an educational environment that attracts, nurtures, and supports a diverse student and staff community”. Midstate College strives to meet the unique needs of its students. Flexible course scheduling is one of the ways Midstate College attempts to meet the scheduling requirements for its students. Courses are offered in various delivery modes such as weekend, evening, and eLearning. Midstate College maintains a student-centered approach to services from admissions to graduation. Midstate College also supports and promotes outside services which are beneficial for students such as Dress- For-Success and the Center for the Prevention of Abuse. Through fundraising efforts and by creating a bridge for students to access these services, Midstate College has successfully helped many of its disadvantaged students. How does this practice achieve sustainability? Staff and faculty uphold Midstate College’s commitment to supporting all students. Students benefit from an array of student support services such as one-on-one support to complete financial aid paperwork and scheduling. Flexible course scheduling is just another accommodation which students enjoy. Connecting students and graduates to outside services is another way the staff supports disadvantaged populations. What are the results/measurable outcomes? Transportation can be a critical issue for disadvantaged populations. Midstate College has been working with CityLink to increase the number of bus routes available to students living in disadvantaged regions of Peoria. Progress has been made in the past year. CityLink has constructed bus stop signs and provided a new shelter for students. Students utilizing CityLink service has increased by 3 percent in the past year. Midstate College Community Outreach efforts include supporting the Center for the Prevention of Abuse & Dress for Success. Midstate College has established various ongoing fundraising activities to help aid both organizations. Literature and forums have been used to promote the services of the Center for the Prevention of Abuse. Professional Development Instructors refer female students to Dress for Success for assistance with obtaining professional attire for job interviewing. Midstate College completion rates exceed the Central Illinois population demographics for diversity which is approximately 11.5 percent for nonwhite residents as reported by U.S Census Bureau (2000). The completion rates have increased for diverse populations from 15 percent in 2004/2005 to 16 percent 2005/2006. Female completion rates for 2004/2005 were 78 percent and 84 percent for 2005/2006. These numbers represent Midstate’s dedication and success for the completion of its diverse and non-traditional constituents. Contact Information Name: Margaret Starr Email: mstarr@midstate.edu Phone: (309) 692-4092 121
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