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BUCKETS - Groups of students targeted for the program. At Hialeah, we've identified the EAP (levels 4-6) and Math 0028 groups as our BUCKETS.
LOSS OF MOMENTUM (or LOSS POINTS) - Identified times within a program or course where students are leaving. Chances are if students leave, they won't complete!!
MOMENTUM STRATEGIES - Strategies identified to KEEP students engaged during the LOSS OF MOMENTUM.
STUDENT PROGRESSION - This is defined by FOUR MAIN STAGES in the student's academic life.
These are:
1. CONNECTION - Period of time when student become aware of Miami Dade College. Typically this occurs during the recruitment process.
2. ENTRY- Period of time when student fills out an APPLICATION, sits for a PLACEMENT EXAM, and then REGISTERS for classes.
3. PROGRESS - Period of time when student ATTENDS courses in her field of study.
4. COMPLETION - When student earns a DEGREE. Which means "earning a market-valued or academically credible postsecondary credential, which includes (1) occupational certification; (2) a state-board-recognized certificate; (3) a two-year associate of science degree (A.S.) or associate of arts degree (A.A.); or (4) transfer, with a credential, to a bachelor’s-degree-granting institution."
