Retention Specialist to Help

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• Retention Specialist to Help High Risk Students
  Complete LPN and RN Programs

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Introductions Staff /Departments/Roles

• Math, Science, Engineering, and Health
  Professions
• Gloria Dimoplon, Ph.D. Dean of Math, Science,
  Engineering, and Health Professions
• Phyllis D. Thomson, M.S., R.N. Associate Dean of
  Health Professions/Grant Administrator
• Instruction and Student Services
• Sharon D. Baker, Psy.D Assistant Dean of
  College-Wide Retention
• Beverly Felder, RN, MPA Retention Specialist
• Corporate and Continuing Education
• Wendy Breitmayer, B.S. Director of Workforce
  Transitions
• Judy Burman, B.A. Workforce Transitions Adult
  Program Coordinator
• Finance and Administration
• Kim Wagner , MBA Assistant Controller

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ECCs Nursing Program

• Program status
• Retention in nursing program
• CSSI Grant is a multifaceted strategic
  support/retention program for nursing students

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CSSI Grant Critical Project Activities/milestones

• Provide personal and supportive advising services
  to students to address factors impacting college
  retention and success
• Coordinate educational support services
  (academic, financial, personal, and
  career-related assistance) for students in
  collaboration with staff, faculty,
  administration, and community agencies
• Provide linkages to college and community
  resources for eligible students

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Implementation Overview

• Identify eligible students (Feb. Aug. , 2005)
• Hire a Retention Specialist (April 2005)
• Grant modification (October, 2005)
• Assess students needs (Ongoing)
• Provide services (Ongoing)

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CSSI Grant Goals20-30 total students

• Within the first 6 months, support services will
  result in a 5 increase (1-2) in the number of
  LPN/RN students retained
• Within the second 6 months, support services will
  result in an additional 5 increase (2-4) in the
  number of LPN/RN students retained
• Target students WIA adult, dislocated workers
  and incumbent workers in the nursing program
• Served 22 total students

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Funding

• Total funding - 145,000
• CSSI Grant 100,000
• Leveraged funds 45,000
• Project Dates- February 2005-June 2006
• Local contact
• ? Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Board
• ? Workforce Board of N. Cook County

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Leveraged Funds Sources

• Federal Financial Assistance Grants
• Elgin Community College Education Fund
• State funded grant programs
• N. Cook County Workforce Board

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Leverage Funds Uses

• Staff Time (Administrators/Student Intake)
• Pell and SEOG financial aid assistance
• Office space, equipment, and student services
  departments

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Implementation

• Informational Letter to Students
• Telephone Pre-Screening
• Return Call
• Assessment
• Appointment
• Intake Paperwork
• WIA
• Assessment test
• Assess Eligibility
• Enter into State system
• Career Advising/Job Development
• Vouchering

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Workforce Transitions Authorization Sign-In Sheet
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Services Offered

• Initial Needs Assessment
• Educational Support
• Financial Assistance
• Career Development
• Personal Support
• Follow up

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Initial Needs Assessment

• Educational Assessment
• Financial Assessment
• Personal Assessment
• Disabilities

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Educational Support

• Tutoring
• Workshops
• Time Management
• Study Skills
• Test Taking Skills
• Budgeting
• Reading a Textbook
• Customer Service

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Financial Assistance

• Supplies (Stethoscope)
• Testing Fees
• Childcare
• Tuition
• Books
• Uniforms
• CPR certification
• Drug screens
• TB testing
• Transportation

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Career Development

• Resume Writing
• Interviewing Techniques
• Job Searches
• Scope of Practice
• Relationship Development

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Personal Support

• Kleenex
• Chocolate
• Empathy
• Referrals
• Counselor
• Community Services

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Communication

• Regular touch-base contact
• Follow through on questions
• Visibility/Availability
• Newsletters

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Documentation

• Needs Assessment Form
• Spreadsheet
• Financial
• Hours
• Tracking
• Case Notes
• IWDS Tracking System

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CSSI Contact Spreadsheet
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CSSI Contact Spreadsheet
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Assessment
Retention
Academic Performance
Degree completion
Persistence
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Successes

• 95 retention rate
• 91 success rate
• 4 students passed LPN exams
• 3 students qualified for RN exam
• 5 students qualified for LPN exam
• 4 expected graduates
• Position will receive institutional funding
• Student success stories

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Challenges/Future Plans

• Ambiguity roles/processes/approval (Beverly)
• New territory (Sharon)
• Departments/staff/campuses (Sharon)
• Partnerships (Phyllis)
• Intake (Judy)
• Leveraged funds (Kim)

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• Questions
• And
• Answers