Houston Community College

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1 School of Continuing Education CE Languages Department HCC responds to State Funding Challenges with New ESL Directives Dr. Charles Cook, Vice-Chancellor of Instruction Dr. Madeline Burillo, Assoc. Vice-Chancellor Kathy Housel, SCE Director Maria G. Esther Bazán-Myrick, M.Ed. Program Director, CE Languages Frank Abbott, MA, Program Manager CE Languages Michelle Alexander, MS, Program Manager, CE Languages Manuel Ramos, M.Ed., Faculty Elaine Tarhini, MBA, Faculty David Ross, Dept. Chair, SW, ESL Task Force Committee Chair Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States of America, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 00 U.S. Census, the city had a population of over. million people within a land area of square miles Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of Houston The Woodlands Sugar Land, the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. with over 6 million people.

2 Alief Continuing Education NW/UH Cinco Ranch Central Gulfton Center Korean Com Center Northline Southeast Spring Branch is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the country with more than 70,000 students each semester including an international student population that is approximately 8% larger that any other community college in the US. With an inspiring vision, HCC will become an opportunity institution for every student we serve essential to our community s success. - The Vision Our vision is focused on three key concepts - relevant, opportunity and essential. Relevant is defined as being closely connected to having demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand. HCC will be relevant in the way it uniquely meets the current and future needs of the region, its communities, residents and students. Opportunity is defined as a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal. HCC will be an opportunity institution, offering students the ability to learn, improve and ultimately achieve their goals. Essential is defined as absolutely necessary; indispensable. HCC will be essential to the community's success through the services it provides and the value it brings to the growing and diverse Houston area. School of Continuing Education-Langua ges

3 The Vision for the CE Languages Department The Languages Program Area of the HCC School of Continuing Education will become self-sufficient and a major education and language training entity in Houston. We will be the institution of choice for those seeking new skills training in the area of language training to further their workforce and educational opportunities. The Language and Test Preparation staff will be working as a team to promote, enhance and deliver expert language training in the Houston metropolitan area. In the Summer of 00 The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board notified Texas community colleges that it no longer considered ESL to be exempt from the 7- hour/student restriction on reimbursing colleges for developmental education. This decision reversed a decade and a half of THCEB policy, forcing HCC s large semestercredit-hour program, comprised of a 48 credit Program and 9-credit Academic ESL Program, to make difficult choices and changes. School of Continuing Education-Langua ges The Charge ESL Task Force Address the shortage of State funding for lower level (basic) Programs Review all ESL programs and reduce the number of programs Articulate pathways from one program to another that would focus on students progressing more rapidly Focus on students needs and success 3

4 Four Language Programs at HCC Division of Extended Learning Adult Basic Education Community Outreach ESL Classes Beginning, Level 5 Level Level 3 Level Level Academic Division Tuition $0 One Level per Semester Basic 60 hrs. in 6 weeks 48 hrs. one level per semester Academic ESL Standardize Process & Curriculum Compass ESL scores CEU Course Inventory Reviewed Student Learning Outcomes reviewed both SCH and CEU merged Syllabus Guidelines Textbook selections Integrate Technology Assessments Integrating SLOs Process The purpose of this Language Skills course is to increase students knowledge of workplace skills. Oral and listening skills and conversational fluency are emphasized in everyday public and workplace communication. The instruction includes vocabulary, grammar, listening, pronunciation, writing, numeracy, and viewing exercises for practice. The course is for the adult learner who has some level knowledge of the language. GOALS In this course students will: Students will learn workplace language skills through classroom and take-home assignments. Students will review assignments and activities to strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing skills. Students will use their knowledge of workplace in diverse public settings to increase confidence and performance. Students will demonstrate introductory-level language understanding and gains as evidenced by results on activities and assessments. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Students will demonstrate mastery of these objectives by: Listening: Listen and Comprehend simple spoken statements about various topics Listening to and comprehend simple spoken statements about various topics and activities, (C:.) Listening to conversations about work related issues, (C:3.) Sending and receiving phone, , and text messages (C:3.;3.) Listening to conversations about medical emergencies and dangerous situations,(c:.) Listening to a conversation about company policies at a new employee orientation, (C:.;.) 4

5 Integrating SLOs Process Speaking: Communicate effectively in basic day-to-day life and work situations Using appropriate vocabulary in asking for help, (C:.) Talking about weekend activities, (C:.) Responding to polite and impolite questions, (C:.) Reporting an absence to a work supervisor, (C:.;.) Talking about tasks that you can and cannot do, (C:.;.) Talking about your work experience, (C:.;.) Reading: Read and understand brief texts related to jobs and workplace Reading an advice column about interviewing & finding jobs (R:.) Reading about making mistakes and solving problems at work, (R:.;.) Reading newspapers, magazines and bulletin boards about jobs and careers (R:4.) Using the Internet to search for jobs or careers (R:.;.) Writing: Carry out basic writing process to produce a short correctly-formatted paragraph Writing a list of your responsibilities, (W:.;.) Memorize and use a list of basic grammar with few errors and produce sentences with few errors (G:,,3,4,5) Division of Extended Learning Adult Education Community Outreach ESL Classes Beginning, Tuition $0 One Level per Semester Language Skills Workplace & Technical Training - 5 Inter Pronunciation Inter B - 4 Inter Pronunciation Inter A - 3 Intro Pronunciation Intro B ELS - Intro Pronunciation Intro A Level - Basic 60 $ $50 + Textbooks Textbooks $ + Textbooks in 6 weeks in 6 weeks Language Programs Academic Division 3 Academic ESOL 4 Courses 4 Courses 30 Hours per Semester Department of Continuing Education-Langua ges Green Section = IE Level ~ Peach Section = IE Level Compass ESL Scores: -87 Compass ESL Scores: 88-5 Pre- Scores: 0-. Take a Placement Test. Register for Basic or ELS Level - $60 Take these Courses: Session : Aug. 7-Oct. 8, 0 ) Eng. Lang Skills - $60 ) Listen & Speak - $50 3) Pronunciation Intro Part A - $ Session : Oct. 5-Nov. 6, 0 4) Eng. Lang. Skills 3 - $60 5) Read & Writing - $50 6) Pronunciation Intro Part B - $ 7) Tutoring - $87 (as needed) 0 hours a week 8:30 :30 pm or 0 hours a week 6:30 9:00 PM Take these Courses: Session : Jan. Feb., 03 ) Eng. Lang Skills 4 - $60 ) Listen & Speak - $50 3) Pronunciation Skills - $ Session : Mar. May, 03 4) Eng. Lang. Skills 5 - $60 5) Read & Writing - $50 6) Pronunciation Skills - $ 7) Tutoring - $87 (as needed) 0 hours a week 8:30 :30 pm or 0 hours a week 6:30 9:00 PM Cost for Session = $63; Cost for Session = $79 + Textbooks Payment Plan available with an additional cost of $30 Successfully Completing all these, you can enroll in IE and may qualify IEP - 3 for Financial Aid DEL/SCE/Languages/New CEU Program/ /July, 0 M.Bazan-Myrick, M.Ed. 5

6 Revisions to Curriculum-03 SCH ( ) and CE Faculty Meetings to review curriculum and provide input on new CEU IE program Key Concerns; pacing, SLOs for SCH not clearly stated, textbook selections, costs for students Set up committees with the charge to review what had been done and propose revisions and address concerns Advising Forms Created for Students Progress New changes accepted for Spring, 04 Division of Extended Learning Division Language Skills Workplace & Technical Training Language Programs Academic Division 3 Academic ESOL Adult Education Community Outreach ESL Classes Beginning, Tuition $0 One Level per Semester - 3 ELS - - Basic 60 hrs. of Instruction 70 hrs. of Instruction in 8 weeks in 8 weeks 4 courses 4 courses School of Continuing Education-Langua ges CEU Traditional One course at a time L E V E L CEU Three courses at a time ELS Basic L E V E L - 3 ELS - 6

7 Transitioning Pre-College Prep Pre-College Prep Pre-College Prep Academic ESOL Work Training Workplace & Technical Electives Training Career Training Certificate Programs Electives Electives - Basic Listening & Speaking Reading & Writing Grammar Pronunciation Orientations - Marketing Mandatory Faculty Orientation and Training Mandatory Student Orientation and Information Session New CEU Program District-Wide Orientation for staff, student services, and deans. Large Poster size of Program (slide) Student Flyers Scheduling 7

8 Revised Scheduling-Spring, 04 Level : 8 Weeks Sessions New CEU IE 8:30 AM - :30 PM Session Course Start Date End Date Days/Time Tuition Level a ELS (60 Hrs.) 3-Jan -4 6-March-4 Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 0:30 am $60 - Intro (70 hrs.) 3-Jan-4 4 March-4 Monday-Thursday :00 am-:30 pm $50 $50 Language Tutoring (0 Hrs. recommended by instructor) 7-Jan-4 8-Feb-4 F: 8:30am-:30am $87 Level b ELS 3 (60 Hrs.) 4-March-4 3-May-4 Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 0:30 am $60 - Intro (70 Hrs.) 4-March-4 3-May-4 Monday-Thursday :00 am-:30 pm $50 $50 Language Tutoring (0 Hrs. recommended by instructor) 8-March-4 0-May-4 F: 8:30am-:30am $87 Enrollment Data Semester Session Session Total Students (Duplicate) Fall 0 Level (Only) Spring 03 Levels & Summer 03 Levels & Fall 03 Levels & On-going Challenges Pending Homeland Security approval of curriculum: F- Students to move to CEU Program - Spring 04) Classroom Availability Retention due to lack of funding Tuition for Students who traditionally received Financial Aid 8

9 A model for others lessons learned This program has brought together the rich experience and skills from the academic and continuing education departments of a major US community college. It has been successful in incorporating into a unique, first -of-its-kind, collaborative effort that brought the two departments together to pioneer the development of a unique program that serves the interests of students seeking knowledge of the Language to prepare them for better lives and academic studies no matter what their origin or financial status might be. In short, it has created pathways for students to choose between academic or workforce careers. A model for others lessons learned The articulation between SCH and CEU will be a benefit for the ABE ESL program as well. The next step is to develop the articulation between the Adult Education ESL Community Program and the CEU Program and the SCH Program. This innovative program will prepare colleges across the country to address and serve the needs of the increasing immigrant and international student population. 9