ACTION PLAN - University of Ulster

ACTION PLAN
GOAL 2: Increase retention of first – time, Fall 2003 students by six percentage points.
KEY STRATEGY H: Implement the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program for selected “killer courses” by
the Fall 2003 semester.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE
Steps Responsibility Target Date /
Completion Date
Identify Fall 2003 Chemistry 101 and 107 courses. Bratton February 26, 2003
Submit Fall 2003 SI Budget to Dr. Richters and Dr. Brumfield. Bratton February 28, 2003
Contact Instructors for identified courses. Dr. Richters April 1, 2003
Meeting to confirm SI structure and identify classrooms. Dr. Brotherton &
Bratton
June 26, 2003
Select students to serve as supplemental instructors. Dr. Brotherton June 30, 2003
Meet w/ supplemental instructors for training in the
Supplemental Instruction Model.
Bratton, Porter,
Brotherton &
Richters
Begin supplemental instruction for identified courses. Brotherton,
Bratton & Porter
Meet as a group to assess the successes and challenges of the
supplemental instruction program and look at expanding this
concept for Math 111, Math 113 and selected Biology Courses.
Coordinator: Dr. Richters
Retention Committee Contact:: Cynthia Bratton
Budget/Reallocation Plan:
Fall 2003 - $22,848 Academic Enhancement Funds
Spring 2004 - $25,000 Academic Enhancement Funds
Evaluation/Control: Were the SI students identified?
Did the late September assessment meeting occur?
Bratton, Porter,
Richters, Hill,
Brumfield,
Magoun, &
Brotherton,
July 31, 2003
Begin with the Fall 2003
Semester
September 30, 2003
Were grades from Fall 2002 and Fall 2003 compared for SI courses to determine the effectiveness?