Introduction from the Webinar: The Family Factor

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WHAT IS THE FIM WHAT IS THE FIM MODEL?MODEL?

Refers to the integration of one or more key family members of Latino students into student success initiatives throughout their academic experience

What is family?What is family?

A family is a group of people who are important to each other and offer each other love and support, especially in times of crises.

Types of FamiliesTypes of Families

Social

Activist

Work

Religious

Sports

Virtual

Education

Family of “Choice”Family of “Choice”

…finally, there is what is called a “family of choice.”

These are people we choose to include in our lives just for them being them!

Any of these definitions of “family” are considered valid for the project.

Faculty workshop from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx

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MOUNTAIN VIEW MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGECOLLEGE

Cultural Studies:Fiesta Oak Cliff

La Raza: The History & Art of Latino Americans Learning Community

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTPROJECT

Faculty ExperiencesFaculty Experiences

Richland College Fine Arts Appreciation from the Webinar: The Family Factor

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Brookhaven College Anatomy and Physiology class from the Webinar: The Family Factor

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Cedar Valley College Online Speech Class from the Webinar: The Family Factor

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• Pride

• Enthusiasm

• Knowledge

Student’s fiancé attends Art exhibit and expresses her support and pride

Developmental Reading Family members read the assigned novel

Class discussion included family members and refreshments

Student’s guardian (above) “can’t wait to read the sequel”

Student PerspectiveStudent Perspective

Student Perspective from the Webinar: The Family Factor

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The Data

Family Involvement Enrollment Compared to Enrollment in Matching Campuses and Subject Areas

“Only by seeking challenges can we hope to find the best in ourselves.”

-Robert Rodriguez

Success – A,B,C

Persistence – Staying in the class until the end with a performance grade

Retention – Returning in the next full term

DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

Fall 2008THE FIRST COHORTTHE FIRST COHORT

Brookhaven College

Cedar Valley College

Mountain View College

Richland College

Spring 2009THE SECOND COHORTTHE SECOND COHORT

Brookhaven College

Eastfield College

Mountain View College

Fall 2009THE THIRD COHORTTHE THIRD COHORT

Brookhaven College

Eastfield College

El Centro College

Mountain View College

Spring 2010THE FOURTH COHORTTHE FOURTH COHORT

Brookhaven College

Eastfield College

El Centro College

Mountain View College

Richland College

Celebrate Success

Family members attend receptions, class celebrations, and receive appreciation certificates

DCCCD Best Practice Replication

MVC Innovation of the Year Nominee 2009, 2010

Exelencia in Education Nominee

Conclusion from the Webinar: The Family Factor

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Project Websitehttp://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx

Rene Prupes - rprupes@dcccd.edu 214-860-3645

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