Upcoming Presentations

2024 CSCC Annual Conference

April 18–20, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA

Developing Self-Directed Learning Skills in the Online Classroom: Importance and Strategies

April 19, 8:00–9:15 AM

Self-directed learning (SDL) skills and mindsets like self-efficacy, help seeking, and goal-setting are considered malleable factors for learning. Drawing on survey data and faculty interviews, we present evidence about their predictive validity with academic outcomes and strategies for promoting the development of these skills in online courses in community colleges.

Presenters

Jorge Mahecha, Research Associate, CCRC

Ellen Wasserman, Research Associate, CCRC

Access to Success: Insights and Strategies in Implementing Multiple Measures Assessment

April 20, 12:30–1:45 PM

CAPR, with support from Ascendium Education Group, are assisting colleges and states nationwide in the adoption and implementation of MMA practices that place more students, and allow more students to be successful, in college-level courses. This presentation summarizes insights derived from this work, focusing on the adoption of multiple measures assessment in open-access colleges in Arkansas and Texas. During the presentation, researchers will present cost analysis findings, explore supporting factors for implementation, and delve into specific strategies used by colleges to tackle common implementation challenges.

Presenters

Elizabeth Kopko, Senior Research Associate, CCRC

Dan Cullinan, Senior Associate, MDRC

Implementing Advising Reforms Leveraging Technology: Lessons Learned From Three iPASS Institutions

Panelists from three iPASS institutions described their experiences implementing holistic advising practices utilizing education planning, career planning, predictive analytics, and early alert technologies. The session addressed the strengths of each institution's redesigns and strategies utilized to resolve common challenges, including how to engage and support advisors in designing and adopting holistic advising practices.

Associated Papers

Participants

Melissa Boynton
Research Associate
MDRC
Senior Research Associate
Community College Research Center
Stefanie Crouse
Academic Advisor/Assistant Professor and Transfer Coordinator
Montgomery County Community College
Ashley Fagundes
Academic Counselor
California State University, Fresno
LeeFredrick Bowen
Director for Academic Advising Systems
University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Associated Project(s)