Community Connections Subcommittee Nohel Corral, Jessica

Community Connections Subcommittee Nohel Corral, Jessica Lopez, Sherrie Prasad, Jocelyn Vila, Lavinia Zanassi Skyline College SEEED Retreat August 24th and 25th, 2012

Community Connections SEEED FOCUS QUESTION: How do our practices and processes in outreach, entry, progress, and completion impact campus equity and student success at Skyline College? RESEARCH QUESTION: How does our current outreach effort make Skyline College accessible for potential first generation college students at local feeder high schools? Part One MANAGEABLE RESEARCH QUESTION: What programs and services are local feeder high schools aware of? How is this information presented? Part Two What general outreach efforts does Skyline College offer to Jefferson High School and South San Francisco High School?

Data Gathering Activities Student surveys High school counselor surveys Number of outreach events attended (prior semesters) Staffing and budget for general outreach Modes of communication for outreach efforts

Please Note: Outreach events include, but not limited to: High school counselors breakfast, college fairs, lunch time tabling at feeder high schools, community events, Priority Enrollment Program, etc. Partial data available for: 2009-2010; 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 Significant Contributing Factors: Due to budget cuts and funding, reduced staffing and hours devoted to general outreach efforts during 2009-2010; 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

STUDENT SURVEY DEMOGRAPHICS Intended Participants High school students from SSFHS and JHS Actual Participants 160 high school students 10th grade: 7 11th grade: 31 12th grade: 122 40 Jump Start potential participants High schools include: South San Francisco, Jefferson, Oceana, Terra Nova, Thornton, Baden, Westmoor, Capuchino, El Camino, Quanah 120 Non-Jump Start Applicants SSFHS

What Did We Discover? Responses from the Surveys

What type of college would you like to attend after high school graduation? 93% of participants plan to attend college immediately after high school

Jump Start Applicants

SSFHS Students

How did you hear about Skyline College? 97% of participants had heard of Skyline College in the past

Jump Start Applicants

SSFHS Students

Which programs and services you are aware of from Skyline College? 66% of student participants are familiar with Skyline College resources

How did you learn about these programs and services?

Jump Start Applicants

SSFHS Students

Have you spoken with an outreach counselor from Skyline College? 86% of student participants have not spoken with an outreach counselor

If yes, was the counselor successful in providing you with information on student services? Of the 13% who have spoken to an outreach counselor, 73% have found it successful

What is the best way a college can provide information to you?

Jump Start Applicants

SSFHS Students

Where is This Inquiry Taking Us? This line of inquiry is allowing us to better understand the manner in which students most often receive Skyline College information and data. We want to know more about the most effective and efficient method(s) to communicate accurate information to the community, specifically to high school students, faculty and staff. Our next question is: How can we provide a consistent flow of accurate information regarding Skyline College's programs and resources via people and programs that most effectively interact with students. Some further areas of inquiry may be to: Follow up with faculty and staff surveys. Seek out specific information within the original survey questions. Survey other high schools to observe trends or patterns.

What Did We Learn? Our local high school students hear about Skyline College from HS Staff and family/friends In collecting data from high schools, the process needs to happen early Surveys sparked questions that may be addressed through focus groups General Outreach events and record keeping can be strengthened