Melanie's Outcomes/SMART Goals for the IE3 LCCC LC by Rachel Watson

Belief to Let Go Of

2024-02-16 16:47:39 UTC

I wish I could let go of the belief that students know what to do or how to do it (or even who to ask) when it comes navigating higher ed processes and learning.

Words that Matter

2024-02-16 16:54:21 UTC

Evaluate syllabus language in our template and common practices that occur in the first few weeks in the semester to identify areas that

Need to be explained in language that students new to higher ed can easily understand
Alienate or discourage new learners from participating actively on the first day

Specific

2024-02-16 17:00:57 UTC

Using the UDL framework, evaluate a sampling of math syllabi for opportunities to help all students feel included and capable of completing the course.

Measurable

2024-02-16 17:04:08 UTC

I will measure success by evaluating how many students are dropped for non-attendance or who drop voluntarily in the first 2 weeks of class and comparing this to the same metrics after the syllabus language improvements.

Attainable

2024-02-16 17:22:47 UTC

Research and evaluate existing practices and language in individual syllabi and in our shared syllabi template.
Present findings (with examples) to math and other STEM faculty.
Work with faculty individually to address areas of chilling language or practices that exclude some students.
Present findings to ASC, SGA, and other stakeholder groups.
Incorporate a goal for each math faculty member for 24/25 identifying inclusive language and practices that they plan to explore or use.
Assess DNA data.

Realistic

2024-02-16 17:32:53 UTC

I will collaborate with each faculty member to identify their areas of concern and areas of interest to help them further the goals on their own.

Time-bound

2024-02-16 17:36:29 UTC

The evaluation of current practices should be completed by May 2024. I will present at ASC by fall of 2024. I will present my findings to math and STEM folks by the end of fall 2024, and I will continue to work with faculty from my area on an ongoing basis.

First-Week Experience

2024-04-05 16:14:56 UTC

Identify best-practices that help students to feel included, recognize their diversity, establish positive attributes of an inclusive classroom environment and give specific examples of how students can honor that collaborative environment.

Strategies

2024-04-05 17:04:36 UTC

"Establish and Support a class climate that fosters belonging for all students"
1. Build a shared body of knowledge around what constitutes a positive classroom environment and what specific behaviors and words can diminish that.
2. Provide early opportunities for students to engage individually with the instructor and with other students. Model positive interactions by including group activities where students share their names and things that make them unique.