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Success is what counts. 1
Committed Leadership Is More than
Lip Service: How Administrative
Leaders Can Support Interventions
from the Ground Up Larry Durrence, Ph.D.Larry Durrence, Ph.D.
Pam Millsap, Ph.D.Pam Millsap, Ph.D.
College of the MainlandCollege of the Mainland
Millicent Valek, Ph.D.Millicent Valek, Ph.D.
Lynda Villanueva, Ph.D.Lynda Villanueva, Ph.D.
Brazosport CollegeBrazosport College
March 1, 2012 DREAM – Dallas, TexasMarch 1, 2012 DREAM – Dallas, Texas
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Committed Leadership is critical to the success of
ATD interventions
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It is essential for administrators to become active advocates of student success interventions.
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But what does committed leadership really look like?
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First, a brief profile of our institutions and our
involvement with ATD…
COM is a learning-centered, comprehensive community college dedicated to student success and the intellectual and economic prosperity of the diverse communities we
serve.
Student Body Characteristics 4,168 students (fall 2011) *24% Hispanic students *18% African-American students * 6% other minority students *52% Caucasian students
Enrollment: Fall 2011
Workforce 50%
Academic 50%
Total Student Enrollment 4,168
•Serves the communities located in Southern Brazoria county
•Major Regional Employers•Dow Chemical•BASF Corporation•ConocoPhillips•STP Nuclear Operating Company•Brazosport ISD•Brazosport Regional Health Systems•Angleton/Danbury Medical Center
2010-2011 Enrollment (Credit)
Technical 33%
Academic 32%
Undecided 35%
Total Student Enrollment 10,591
•One of 3 community colleges in Texas authorized to offer baccalaureate degree programs
•Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT)
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Both colleges:
•Are Round Three ATD institutions…
•Have included a first-year-experience course as one of their key student success interventions…
•Have incorporated professional development as a key intervention…
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Both colleges are ATD Leader Colleges!
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But the continuity of Presidential leadership has differed at the two
institutions, as Brazosport has enjoyed the leadership of the same President since 1996, while COM has been under the leadership of
four different Presidencies during its ATD involvement!
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So how have these two colleges, despite their different leadership
situations, manifested their commitment to student success?
Again…What does committed leadership
really look like?
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Essential elements of committed leadership…
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Communication between top levels of leadership and those
implementing the interventions!
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Active relationships with the ATD coaches!
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Active participation in theATD Strategy Institutes!
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Active participation in the interventions themselves!
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Active commitment to the institutionalization of student
success interventions!
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What are the challenges facing administrators in their efforts to support success interventions?
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How does administrative support of student success interventions lead to the development of a comprehensive
student success agenda?
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Questions?
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Contact Information
College of the Mainland
Larry Durrence, [email protected]
Pam Millsap, [email protected]
Brazosport College
Millicent Valek, [email protected]
Lynda Villanueva, [email protected]