Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year

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1 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year DEPARTMENT: Academic Literacy Learning Center MISSION The Academic Literacy Learning Center (ALLC) provides course mandated and course nonmandated reading, writing, study skills, technology, and academic service-learning project support to Queensborough Community College students who are enrolled in Academic Literacy courses so that these students exit remediation and enroll in gateway courses in a timely manner. A. DEPARTMENT-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES, Type of Activity and Topic COMPUTER LAB Instructional Technology Support to Course Mandated Students (Computer Lab H 239) Organized, Presented, or Both Date Both Summer 2015 to Computer Use Both Summer 2015 to Summer Print Both Summer 2015 to Summer Support Makeup for Incomplete Lab hours Both Summer 2015 through June Tutoring Support for ATB students Both Summer 2015 through June Adult Literacy Classes Scheduled in ALLC Computer Lab Adult Literacy Classes Scheduled in ALLC Computer Lab Service Learning Classes Scheduled in ALLC Computer Lab Service Learning Classes Scheduled in ALLC Computer Lab ALLC Interventions/Workshops with Instructional Technology Support ALLC Interventions/Workshops with Instructional Technology Support Number Attending 1,737 distinct Students 16, Both 48 Classes Both 31 Classes Both 5 Classes Both 1 Class Both 20 Classes Both 20 Classes ALLC Interventions/Workshops with Both June 21 Classes

2 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year Instructional Technology Support Continuing Ed Multiple Repeaters Organized Summer classes Continuing Ed Multiple Repeaters Organized 2 classes Reading and Writing Recitation Support Both 174 Classes Reading and Writing Recitation Support Both 165 Classes TUTORING Small Group Tutoring Both 400 Students Small Group Tutoring Both 308 Students 10-hour ACT COMPASS Reading Reviews Both 181 Students Pass: 70% Round 1 ACT Reading Reviews Both 126 Students Pass: 52% Round 2 ACT Reading Reviews Both 33 Students Pass: 58% USIP Summer Tutoring Both Summer Students: Pass:20% Failed: 80% WORKSHOPS/INTERVENTIONS 10-hour CATW Interventions Both 56 Students Pass: 22% Round 1 CATW 10-hour Interventions Both 48 Students Pass: 25% Round 2 CATW Review Both 43 Students Pass: 35% BE12 20-hour ACT_COMPASS Workshop for BE122/226 student with grade of NC Both July Students Pass 33% BE12 20-hour ACT COMPASS Workshop for BE 122/226 students with grade of NC Both January 34 Students Pass: 56% BE12 20-hour ACT COMPASS Workshop for BE 122/226 students with grade of NC Both 12 Students Pass: 75% BE12 20-hour ACT COMPASS Workshop for BE 122/226 students with grade of NC Both June 9 Students Pass: 56 % Potential Multiple Repeater (PMR) Writing Intervention Both 26 Students Pass: 19% BE17 Multiple Repeaters Workshop for Both Summer Students Writing Students (tutoring and instruction) BE18 Multiple Repeaters Workshop for Reading Students (tutoring and instruction) BE17 Multiple Repeaters Workshop for Writing Students BE18 Multiple Repeaters Workshop for Reading Students BE25 Early Exit Workshop for BE111/BE203 Writing Students Pass: 67 % Both Summer Students Pass: 50 % Both 17 students Pass 18% Both 14 Students Pass: 36 % Both 44 Students Pass: 45 %

3 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year BE25 Early Exit Workshop for BE111/BE203 Writing Students Both 32 Students Pass: 84 % BE26 Early Exit Workshop for BE121/BE225 Reading Students Both 36 Students Pass: 61% BE26 Early Exit Workshop for BE121/BE225 Reading Students Both 9 Students Pass: 78 % USIP June in class tutoring Both June 5 Tutors BE12 In class tutoring Both June 2 Tutors ALP in class-tutoring Both June 2 Tutors STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING Tutor Orientations Both and 11 Tutors Opening Meeting and Staff Development: Title IX and Respectful Workplace Tutor Training: Tutor Guidelines, Reading Review Procedures, Writing Best Practices, Both Summer Tutors Both 18 Tutors Three Effective Powerful Tools Starfish Training/Support Both 33 Staff Starfish Training/Support Both 32 Staff New Tutor Orientation Meeting Both 3 Tutors Opening Meeting and Staff Development: Public Safety Tutor Training: Tutoring Non-Native English Speaking Students 2/3/and 2/5 Tutor Training: ELL students characteristics an strategies to correct errors using Error Analysis Worksheet Tutor Training: Characteristics of new Reading Test and Writing Strategies for CATW STARFISH Created, added students, attendance and speed notes for all computer lab activities, small group tutoring sessions, reviews, and interventions/workshops. Managed referrals for all Academic Literacy students. Managed data collection of all information collected through Starfish. Both 22 Tutors Both 13 Tutors Organized 12 Tutors Both 12 Tutors Both Summer 2015 through Summer Both Both Summer 2015 through 40,265 Appointments 357 Resolved Referrals

4 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year B. INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS OF DEPARTMENT S ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, Name Arlene Kemmerer Achievement type (from menu) Conference attended Citation Walk the Talk: Inspiring Action on the Concourse and Beyond. CUE Conference, Hostos Community College, CUNY, May 13,. Semester Workshop attended Copyright Information Session QCC, February 4, Workshop attended Balancing Shared and Individual Culture and Purpose: The Roles of Higher Education Faculty, Staff and Administration, QCC, Feb, 26, Workshop Attended Academic Service-Learning 102: Issues, Research, and Publication. QCC, Feb. 24, Service Public Safety Humanities Bldg Floor Coordinator - present Workshop Attended Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities. April 6, Vivian Kaufman Workplace Violence Prevention Online Training Excel 2013 Brush Up Word 2013 Brush Up

5 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year Book - authored Book edited Newspaper/Magazine Article Journal Article, other Journal Article, peer-reviewed Book, Chapter Conference Presentation, other Conference Presentation - published as proceedings Book, introduction, preface, etc. Lecture (Invited) Art Exhibit Curated Art Exhibited (juried show) Service to department, College, University, community, and/or professional society Web Site Development Other (scholarly or creative achievements comparable to previous categories) MENU Direction/Choreography/Dramaturgy/Design (dance, theater, film) Performance (music, dance, theater) Music Composition Published/Performed Play Produced/Performed Review/Commentary (including Blogging) Awards Patent Materials Development Grants awarded (title, awarding agency, amount and period of award) Curriculum or laboratory development, workshop conducted Works submitted/accepted/in press or in progress; works reprinted/republished Service as a reviewer/editor/consultant Conference, workshop, training attended Other (please explain) C. DEPARTMENT CHANGES, Type (from menu) Personnel/ Organization Personnel/ Organization Description of Change Arlene Kemmerer serves as Interim ALLC Director Hiring of 23 tutors Reason for Change To replace Jennifer Maloy. To adequately serve tutoring needs of AL students in reading reviews, CATW interventions, small group tutoring, BE12, BE17 and BE18 workshops, computer lab, and in classes (in class tutor). Date/Semes ter July 1, 2015 June 30, and Evaluation of Change* Maintained continuity of service in ALLC tutoring center and computer lab. Maintained continuity of service in ALLC tutoring center and computer lab.

6 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year Facilities/Space H239 Facilities/Space H237 Shredded outdated sensitive, material, discarded outdated material and cabinets Removed row of file cabinets, replaced defective cabinets and old bookcases, discarded outdated material, shredded outdated sensitive material, and redesigned space Continue designing online tutoring modules for writing students Interventions for potential multiple repeaters (PMR) To improve organization of H239. To improve and increase delivery of tutoring services. To better serve evening students with conflicting schedules. To identify students who had failed exit courses one time, potentially becoming multiple repeaters and to provide added support to this cohort. Summer 2015, and Summer 2015, and Improved facility and delivery of services. Improved delivery of tutoring services and instruction for the various ALLC interventions. Completed 10 tutoring modules, to be produced and uploaded to the ALLC website this summer. Completed ALLC implemented Potential Multiple Repeater (PMR) interventions. ATB Lab requirement offered in ALLC computer lab in coordination with the Testing Center Facilitated Continuing Ed Multiple Repeaters in the computer lab To provide technical and instructional support. To support other departments within the college. July 2015 through June Summer 2015 and Facilitated ATB students completion of required lab hours in order to take exit exams in a timely manner. Supported students to pass exit exams.

7 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year Round 2 Reading and writing reviews: Strengthened and formalized tutoring services for AL students Piloted online registration process for Round 2 reading and writing reviews through online link. Used database to manage student registration review sessions report Starfish Enhancements I. Digitized appointment book; used SharePoint to share files; trained staff on usage Discuss roles of tutors in regard to pay Under the coordination of Jose Holguin, created placement forms for Academic Literacy faculty, and for Queensborough Academic Advisers To provide additional support to students who did not pass their exit exam on their first attempt. To streamline and update workshop registration process. To improve the appointment creation process for the tutoring center (H237). To establish equitable pay among tutors in all learning centers. To aid faculty and advisers in choosing and enrolling in appropriate courses for the summer. Worked with AL students in the spring to help them pass exit exams on second attempt. Efficiently registered 143 students. Efficiently created Starfish for small group tutoring, Reading Reviews, CATW, BE 12, BE17 and BE 18 workshops. Under review. Supported enrollment for summer workshops and courses offered through the Department of Academic Literacy.

8 Queensborough Community College Non-teaching Department, Part A Academic Year Under the coordination of Michael Umenta, developed new reading practice tests to align with new reading exit exam To provide current practice for students to prepare for new exit exam. and *Please note that, if change has been too recent to evaluate, you may indicate NA. Completed. Type of change Personnel or organizational change or project change Facilities/space Equipment Other MENU Description New personnel, retirees, resignations, organizational changes, addition of departmental responsibilities, CCAS (13.3b), reclassification, merit increase, etc. Changes to the number, volume, or type of services, programs, or projects Renovations or development of new facilities (i.e., computer laboratories or relocation) Acquisition of new or disposition of old equipment Other changes affecting the department not included above and including interactions with other departments