Houston Community College

9/28/2013
Houston Community College
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 Intensive English,
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 2010 U.S. Census,
the city had a population of over 2.1
million people within a land area of
599.6 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.
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Languages
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
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Alief
Continuing
Education
NW/UH
Cinco Ranch
Central
Gulfton Center
Korean Com
Center
Northline
Southeast
Spring Branch
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Languages
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
http://www.hccs.edu/portal/site/hccs
Houston Community College
§ 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.
Houston Community College - 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.
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Langua ges
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
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The Vision for the
CE Languages Department…
Ø 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.
Ø 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.
Ø 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.
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Languages
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
In the Summer of 2010…
• The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
notified Texas community colleges that it no
longer considered ESL to be exempt from the 27hour/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
Intensive Program and 9-credit Academic ESL
Program, to make difficult choices and changes.
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Langua ges
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
The Charge…ESL Task Force
• Address the shortage of State funding
for lower level (basic) Intensive English
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
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Languages
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
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Houston Community College
Four English Language
Programs at HCC
Division of Extended Learning
Academic Division
2
1
Adult Basic
Education
Community
Outreach
ESL Classes
Beginning,
Intermediate
Advanced
Tuition $0
One Level per
Semester
SCE ELS
Lev el 5
SCE ELS
Level 4
English
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Intensive
English
Level 4
SCE ELS
Level 3
Intensive
English
Level 3
SCE ELS
Lev el 2
Intensive
English
Level 2
SCE ELS
Level 1
4
3
English
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English
0346
Intensive
English
Level 1
SCE ELS
Basic
60 hrs.
English 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 English Language Skills 2 course is to increase students’ knowledge of workplace English 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 English language.
GOALS
In this course students will:
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Students will learn workplace English language skills through classroom and take-home assignments.
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Students will review assignments and activities to strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, writing, and
viewing skills.
Students will use their knowledge of workplace English in diverse public settings to increase confidence and
performance.
Students will demonstrate introductory-level English 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
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Listening to and comprehend simple spoken statements about various topics and activities, (C:1.1)
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Listening to conversations about work related issues, (C:3.1)
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Sending and receiving phone, email, and text messages (C:3.1;3.2)
•
Listening to conversations about medical emergencies and dangerous situations,(C:1.1)
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Listening to a conversation about company policies at a new employee orientation, (C:1.1;1.2)
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Integrating SLOs Process
Speaking: Communicate effectively in basic day-to-day life and work situations
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Using appropriate vocabulary in asking for help, (C:2.1)
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Talking about weekend activities, (C:1.1)
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Responding to polite and impolite questions, (C:2.1)
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Reporting an absence to a work supervisor, (C:1.1;1.2)
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Talking about tasks that you can and cannot do, (C:1.1; 2.1)
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Talking about your work experience, (C:2.1; 2.2)
Reading: Read and understand brief texts related to jobs and workplace
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Reading an advice column about interviewing & finding jobs (R:1.1)
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Reading about making mistakes and solving problems at work, (R:2.1;2.2)
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Reading newspapers, magazines and bulletin boards about jobs and careers (R:4.1)
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Using the Internet to search for jobs or careers (R:2.1; 2.2)
Writing: Carry out basic writing process to produce a short correctly-formatted paragraph
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Writing a list of your responsibilities, (W:2.1;2.2)
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Memorize and use a list of basic English grammar with few errors and produce sentences
with few errors (G:1,2,3,4,5)
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Division of Extended
Learning
English Language
Skills Advanced
SCE ELS - 5
Reading & Writing Inter
Pronunciation Inter B
English Language Programs
Workplace English
& Technical
Training
SCE ELS - 4
Liste ning & Speaking Inter
Pronunciation Inter A
1
Adult Education
Community
Outreach
Tuition $0
One Level per
Semester
3
Academic
ESOL
SCE ELS - 3
Reading & Writing Intro
Pronunciation Intro B
ESL Classe s
Beginning,
Intermediate
Advanced
Academic Division
ELS - 2
Listening & Speaking Intro
Pronunciation Intro A
SCE ELS
Level 1
Intensive
English
Level 4
4 Courses
Intensive English
Level 3
4 Courses
SCE ELS - Basic
60 hrs. @ $260 +
Textbooks
English in 6 weeks
48 hrs. @ $250 + Textbooks
22 hrs. @ $122 + Textbooks
English in 6 weeks
320 Hours per Semester
Houston Community College
Department of Continuing Education-Langua ges
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
Green Section = IE Level 1 ~ Peach Section = IE Level 2
Compass ESL
Intensive English –
Scores: 111-187
Pre-Intensive
English –
Scores: 0-111
1. Take a
Placement Test
2. Register for
Basic or ELS
Level 1 - $260
Take these Courses:
Session 1: Aug. 27-Oct. 8, 2012
1) Eng. Lang Skills 2 - $260
2) Listen & Speak - $250
3) Pronunciation Intro Part A - $122
Session 2: Oct. 15-Nov. 26, 2012
4) Eng. Lang. Skills 3 - $260
5) Read & Writing - $250
6) Pronunciation Intro Part B - $122
7) Tutoring - $87 (as needed)
20 hours a week 8:30 – 1:30 pm
or
10 hours a week 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Cost for Session 1 = $632; Cost for Session 2 = $719
+ Textbooks
Payment Plan available with an additional cost of $30
Compass ESL
Intensive English –
Scores: 188-215
Take these Courses:
Session 1: Jan. – Feb., 2013
1) Eng. Lang Skills 4 - $260
2) Listen & Speak - $250
3) Pronunciation Skills 1 - $122
Session 2: Mar. –May, 2013
4) Eng. Lang. Skills 5 - $260
5) Read & Writing - $250
6) Pronunciation Skills 2 - $122
7) Tutoring - $87 (as needed)
20 hours a week 8:30 – 1:30 pm
or
10 hours a week 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Successfully Completing
all these, you can enroll in
IE Level 3 and may qualify
for Financial Aid
IEP - 3
DEL/S CE/Languages/New CEU Program/Intensive
English/July, 2012 M.Bazan-Myrick, M.Ed.
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Revisions to Curriculum-2013
• SCH (Intensive English) 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, 2014
English Language
Skills Advanced
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Division of Extended
Learning Division
English Language Programs
Workplace English
& Technical
Training
SCE ELS - 5
Reading & Writing
Intermediate
3
SCE ELS - 4
Liste ning & Speaking
Intermediate
1
Academic Division
Academic
ESOL
SCE ELS - 3
Reading & Writing
Introductory
Adult Education
Community
Outreach
Intensive
English
Level 4
4 courses
ESL Classe s
ELS - 2
Listening & Speaking
Introductory
Beginning,
Intermediate
Advanced
Intensive
English
Level 3
4 courses
SCE ELS 1
Tuition $0
One Level per
Semester
SCE ELS - Basic
60 hrs. of Instruction
English in 8 weeks
70 hrs. of Instruction
English in 8 weeks
CEU – Traditional
One course at a time
SCE ELS - 5
SCE ELS - 4
SCE ELS - 3
ELS - 2
SCE ELS - 1
SCE ELS - Basic
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Langua ges
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
CEU – Intensive English
2
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SCE ELS - 5
Reading & Writing
Intermediate
SCE ELS - 4
Listening & Speaking
Intermediate
SCE ELS - 3
Reading & Writing Introductory
ELS - 2
Listening & Speaking
Introductory
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School of Continuing Education-Languages
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
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Transitioning
SCE ELS - 5
Reading & Writing
Intermediate
SCE ELS - 4
Listening & Speaking
Intermediate
Pre-College
Prep
Intensive
English
Level 3
Pre-College
Prep
Intensive
English
Level 4
Work Training
SCE ELS - 3
Reading & Writing
Introductory
SCE ELS - 2
Listening & Speaking
Introductory
Pre-College
Prep
Academic
ESOL
Career Training
Workplace
English &
Technical
Training
Advanced
Electives
Certificate
Programs
Advanced
Electives
Advanced
Electives
SCE ELS 1
Listening &
Speaking
Reading &
Writing
Grammar
Pronunciation
SCE ELS - Basic
Houston Community College
School of Continuing Education-Languages
M.G.E. Bazan-Myrick
Orientations - Marketing
Scheduling
• Mandatory Faculty Orientation
and Training
• Mandatory Student Orientation
and Information Session
• New CEU Intensive English
Program District-Wide
Orientation for staff, student
services, and deans.
• Large Poster size of Program
(slide)
• Student Flyers
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Revised Scheduling-Spring, 2014
Level 1: 2 – 8 Weeks Sessions
New CEU IE –
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Session
Course
Start Date
End Date
Days/Time
Tuition
Level 1a
ELS 2 (60 Hrs.)
13-Jan -14
6-March-14
Monday-Thursday
8:30 am - 10:30 am
$260
Listening & Speaking Intro (70 hrs.)
13-Jan-14
4–March-14
Monday-Thursday
11:00 am-1:30 pm
$250
Language Tutoring
(20 Hrs. recommended
by instructor)
17-Jan-14
28-Feb-14
F: 8:30am-11:30am
$87
ELS 3 (60 Hrs.)
24-March-14
13-May-14
Monday-Thursday
8:30 am - 10:30 am
$260
Reading & Writing - Intro
(70 Hrs.)
24-March-14
13-May-14
Monday-Thursday
11:00 am-1:30 pm
$250
Language Tutoring
(20 Hrs. recommended
by instructor)
28-March-14
02-May-14
F: 8:30am-11:30am
$87
Level 1b
$510
$510
Enrollment Data
Semester
Session
1
Session
2
Total
Students
(Duplicate)
Fall 2012—
Level 1 (Only)
238
188
426
Spring 2013—
Levels 1 & 2
710
433
1143
Summer
2013—
Levels 1 & 2
334
201
535
Fall 2013—
Levels 1 & 2
811
On-going Challenges
• Pending Homeland Security approval
of curriculum: F-1 Students to move to
CEU Intensive English Program - Spring
2014)
• Classroom Availability
• Retention due to lack of funding
• Tuition for Students who traditionally
received Financial Aid
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A model for others…lessons learned
ØThis program has brought together the rich experience
and skills from the academic and continuing education
departments of a major US community college.
ØIt 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 English Language to prepare
them for better lives and academic studies no matter
what their origin or financial status might be.
ØIn short, it has created pathways for students to choose
between academic or workforce careers.
A model for others…lessons learned
ØThe 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
Intensive English Program and the SCH Intensive
English Program.
ØThis innovative program will prepare colleges across
the country to address and serve the needs of the
increasing immigrant and international student
population.
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