Understanding the California Dream Act: AB 540, AB 130, and AB 131
Dr. Carole Goldsmith from FCC Dream Center presented on the California Dream Act, which comprises AB 540, AB 130, and AB 131. This Act allows both undocumented and nonresident, documented students to be treated similarly to resident students in terms of fee payments.
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FCC Dream Center November 1, 2016 Presented by Dr. Carole Goldsmith
California Dream Act Combination of three bills: AB 540, AB 130, and AB 131 Allows undocumented and nonresident, documented students to be treated the same as resident students Pay resident fees Receive private scholarship, state financial aid, fee waivers and state- sponsored Cal Grants Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Opened in September 2015 Originally designed to provide information and academic counseling to new and continuing undocumented students at Fresno City College Service delivery focused on a walk-in model Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Two part-time counselors were assigned to Dream Center Focus on assisting students with challenges so they may successfully complete career or transfer goals Majority of the students served are identified as Dreamers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or seeking AB 540 status Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Since its inception in September 2015, the Dream Center has served 213 FCC enrolled students, 33 interested individuals and held over 600 counseling appointments. Nearly all students served by the Dream Center are Hispanic (99%) Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Student Demographics (n=213) Age 35-39 1% Gender 40-49 1% 30-34 4% Unknown 1% 25-29 14% Male 42% 19 or less 36% Female 56% 20-24 44% More younger students visited Dream Center (80% 24 or under) More females visited Dream Center Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Students Top Majors Nursing / Registered RN 19 11 Engineering 11 Liberal Studies 10 Criminology - Law Enforcement 10 Biology 10 Business Administration for Transfer 8 Psychology for Transfer 8 Child Development 7 Administration of Justice for Transfer 7 Automotive Technology 15 Dream Center students received degrees/certificates during 2015-16 Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Student Achievement GPA 2.46 2.31 2.50 3.00 2.54 2.42 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 Fall 2015 Dream Center Students (n=213) Other AB540 Students (n=1,454) We compared students who came to Dream Center (n=213) vs. students who marked AB540 on application but did not come to the Dream Center (n=1,454) The difference is statistically significant (p<0.01) with a small effect size Spring 2016 Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Student Achievement Course Success 100% 78% The difference is statistically significant (p<0.01) with a small effect size. 74% 73% 80% 69% 60% 40% 20% 0% Fall 2015 Dream Center Students (n=213) Other AB540 Students (n=1,454) Dream Center students also had a higher successful course completion rate (earning A, B, C, or Passing) than the comparison group Spring 2016 Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Student Achievement Course Retention 93% 92% 100% 95% 93% 80% The difference is statistically significant (p<0.05) but the effect size is too small. 60% 40% 20% 0% Fall 2015 Dream Center Students (n=213) Other AB540 Students (n=1,454) Dream Center students also had a slightly higher course retention rate (% of students stayed in the class to the end of term) than the comparison group Spring 2016 Fresno City College
FCC Dream Center Monthly Visits (duplicated) Source: Dream Center sign-in sheets Fresno City College
Lessons Learned Lacking efficient data collection Integrate student appointment reservation system - SARS Work with IR to improve tracking Create internal information sharing Establish a formal code for Dreamers in college data management system- Ellucian Fresno City College
Lessons Learned Initial focus was limited and Place-bound Research has shown that follow-up services are needed for sustainable success Staff has now changed service delivery to include follow-up Host workshops Fresno City College
Lessons Learned Missing coordinated outreach plan Focus on existing Dreamers Connect with existing programs Work with PIO to develop an awareness campaign using social media Recruit undocumented students to serve as mentors Fresno City College
Pathway to Improvement Designate a Champion Intentionally connect institutional goals with Dream Center goals Use an intrusive advising model Mobilize student leaders Continue to evaluate and implement Lessons Learned Fresno City College
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