Progress 07/15/07 to 07/14/11
Outputs
Objective 1: Recruitment Outcome: During 2010 - 11 AY, six new students were recruited in Proyecto Alimento. The total number of participants for 2010 - 2011 was fifteen students or 43 percent of the goal of thirty-five students. Nine students, or 60 percent, were Hispanic. The Outreach Coordinator interacted with 15 high school programs via monthly meetings and Annual Open House. Two classes of Introduction to Hospitality were visited, and 80 students participated in orientation sessions. Objective 2: Retention Outcome: Of eighteen students in the 2009 - 2010 cohort, nine were retained; five graduated, and four students did not return to classes. Retention plus graduation rate was 77.8 percent, which exceeds the typical SPC retention rate of 55 - 60%. Objective 2: Transfer Outcome: Of the five graduates, three are continuing studies at University of the Incarnate Word, and one is planning transfer in the future. The remaining one student is deceased. PRODUCTS: The Proyecto Alimento website, www.alamo.edu/spc/tourism/projecto.edu, provides information about the program, activities and publicity. A Facebook page was developed to replace information previously shared via a printed brochure. The Facebook page has been a popular way for students to share experiences about events and activities. OUTCOMES: Participation in Proyecto Alimento Student Engagement Activities has created a community of learners among students, which is frequently mentioned as one of the program strengths and has contributed to strong student retention. The Motivated Student Learning Questionnaire has consistently improved across several years and indicates that SPC students exceed university students on such measures as, motivation, preparation for learning, self efficacy, rehearsal, organization, critical thinking, effort and time management. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: Proyecto Alimento information is disseminated to SPC students via Outreach Coordinator presentations, Project website, bulletin board, web site, Facebook page, and individual meetings. Information is shared with college faculty and high school teachers during monthly meetings. Regular updates are provided to College Administration via Weekly Reports. The Outreach Coordinator, Project Director, Co-Director, and Project Evaluator exchange information via monthly meetings. Updates have been provided to the San Antonio Dietetic Association members via poster presentation during a monthly meeting. FUTURE INITIATIVES: This is the final report, hence, there are no future initiatives.
Impacts
Proyecto Alimento has created a wonderful array of activities to involve students in learning and community oriented activities. During 2010 - 2011, seventeen activities involving ninety one student participations, were conducted. The activities oriented students to the variety of opportunities that exist in nutrition careers, including: Olive Orchard Tour, County Fair Judging, Youth Show Coaching, Dietetic Association Meetings, Wellness Fair, Food Science Experiments, and Sensory Evaluations of Foods. The Family Meal activities helped to strengthen the students' support networks and family involvement. Students who have transferred to the University continue to work with advisors and faculty to achieve their goal of the Bachelor's degree.
Publications
- A manuscript has been submitted to the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. Revisions are underway. Vega, 2011
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Progress 07/15/09 to 07/14/10
Outputs
Objective 1: Recruitment Outcome: During the 2009 - 2010 AY, 6 new students were recruited into the program. A total of 18 students were active participants during the period. Ten of the 18 or 56% were Hispanic. The Outreach Coordinator interacted with 15 high school programs and made recruitment presentations to 4 Introduction to Hospitality classes on campus. Approximately 310 students were involved. Objective 2: Retention Outcome: Of the 18 active participants in Proyecto Alimento in 2009 - 2010, 6 students, 33%, graduated with 5 of 6 going on the the University. An additional 9 students, 50%, are currently enrolled and continue to pursue their degree, and 3 students, 17%, have not re-enrolled for Fall Semester 2010. Objective 3: Transfer Outcome: There were 6 graduates among the 2009 - 2010 cohort, and 5 of 6 or 83% transferred to the University. PRODUCTS: The Proyecto Alimento website, www.alamo.edu/spc/tourism/proyecto.edu, provides information about the program, activities, and publicity. The program brochure provides follow up information for students participating in recruitment activities, and the bulletin board provides a central location in the department for currently enrolled students to find the latest information. The results of evaluation activities, such as Focus Group Summaries, Case file Summaries, Learning Strategies Questionnaire reports, and Follow Up sruveys are used to improve content and delivery of project activities. Students continue to have multiple barriers that impede their progress. OUTCOMES: Participation in Student Engagement Activities has created a community of learners among the students. Students report that this supports them during challenging times. The MSLQ (Motivational Strategies Learning Questionnaire) has shown that the perception of community college students regarding their motivation and skills for learning compare positively with university students. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: Information is disseminated to SPC students via Outreach Coordinator presentations, Proyecto website, bulletin board, brochure, and individual meetings with college faculty, high school teachers, and Outreach Coordinator. The Outreach Coordinator, Evaluator, Project Director, and Co Director share information at monthly meetings. FUTURE INITIATIVES: The expansion of Student Engagement Activities will continue. Additional practicum work sites are being developed at area hospitals. Tutoring support is continuing to be successful. And, the use of social media, Facebook, is being used to reach out to future students and strengthen the student network.
Impacts
The students support one another as they work together on service projects, learning activities, and social events. The involvement of family members through the family meals each semester also strengthens the students' support networks.
Publications
- No publications have been completed during 2009 - 2010.
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Progress 07/15/08 to 07/14/09
Outputs
Objective 1: Recruitment Outcome: During the 2008 - 2009 AY, 19 students were recruited into the Proyecto Alimento Program, which is 54% of the goal of 35 students. Eleven students, or 58% are Hispanic. The Outreach Coordinator interacted with 15 high school programs. One hundred and eighty student contacts were made, and fifty three follow up visits were conducted. The Outreach Coordinator conducted nine recruitment visits involving students in the SPC Culinary Arts Program. Approximately two hundred and seventy students were contacted and three follow up visits occurred. Objective 2: Retention Outcome: The Fall 08 to Fall 09 retention rate for the 2008 - 2009 AY cohort of Proyecto Alimento students was 73.7%, which greatly surpassed the Culinary Arts Fall to Fall retention rate of 60.9%. Student Engagement Activities are the cornerstone of retention activities for Proyecto Alimento Students. Student participation in 3 activities is required each semester. During 2008 - 2009 AY seventeen activities were scheduled, and an average of 5.6 students participated in each activity. In addition, students interacted with the Outreach Coordinator during 205 office visits or an average of 11 office visits per student per year. Objective 3: Transfer Outcome: There were four graduates among the 2008 - 2009 Proyecto Alimento cohort. All will transfer to the University of the Incarnate Word. One additional student will transfer in January 2010. PRODUCTS: The Proyecto Alimento website, www.accd.edu/spc/tourism/proyecto.edu, provides information about the program, activities, and publicity. The Proyecto Alimento brochure provides follow up information for students participating in recruitment activities. The Proyecto Alimento bulletin board provides current event information for currently enrolled students. Results of evaluation activities, such as Focus Group Summaries, Case File Summaries, Motivational Strategies Learning Questionnaire reports, and Follow Up surveys are used to improve the content and delivery of project activities. Surveys indicate that community college students have multiple responsibilities that act as barriers that hinder progress in the program. OUTCOMES: Participation in Proyecto Alimento Student Engagement Activities has created a community of learners among the students. Students indicate that the sense of community contributes to their retention and success in the program. The MSLQ (Motivational Strategies Learning Questionnaire) has shown that the perceptions of community college students regarding their motivation and skills for learning compare favorably to that of university students on 60% of the areas measured. Furthermore, MSLQ results showed that the perceptions of Hispanic students involved with Proyecto Alimento improved in 11 of 15 areas or 73.3% since 2006. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: Proyecto Alimento information is disseminated to SPC students via Outreach Coordinator presentations, Project website, bulletin board, brochure, and individual meetings. Information is shared with college faculty and high school teachers during monthly meetings. Regular updates are provided to college administration using Weekly Reports. The Outreach Coordinator, Project Director, Co Director, and Project Evaluator exchange information during monthly meetings. Updates have been provided to the professional community via poster session presentations at annual conferences. FUTURE INITIATIVES: The expansion of Student Engagement Activities will continue, as these activities created a Learning Community environment that supports student success. Tutoring support has been a huge success, as it has been offered in an extremely visible area within the department. Students readily seek the assistance of the tutor, and the service has further strengthened the Learning Community environment within the Culinary Arts Program.
Impacts
The project has created a Learning Community which serves as a support group for student participants. Participation in a wide variety of student engagement activities has alerted students to the various aspects of a foods and nutrition career. The involvement of family members through the family meals has strengthened students' support networks. Trips to University of the Incarnate Word have helped the students overcome their fear of continuing their education at the university level.
Publications
- There were no publications during 2008 and 2009.
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Progress 07/15/07 to 07/14/08
Outputs
Objective 1: Recruitment Outcome: During the 2007 - 2008 AY, seventeen students were recruited into the Proyecto Alimento Program, which is 49 percent of the goal of thirty-five students. Eleven students, or 65 percent are Hispanic. The Outreach Coordinator interacted with five high school programs. Project staff contacted with 180 students and fifty-three follow up visits were conducted. The Outreach Coordinator conducted five recruitment visits involving students in the SPC Natural Sciences Department. Seventy-five students were contacted and three follow up visits occurred. Objective 2: Retention Outcome: The Fall 07 to Fall 08 retention rate for the 2007 - 2008 AY cohort of Proyecto Alimento students was 81 percent, which greatly surpassed the Culinary Arts Fall to Fall retention rate of 56.7 percent. Student Engagement Activities are the cornerstone of retention activities for Proyecto Alimento Students. Student participation in three activities is required each semester. During 2007 - 2008 AY twenty-three activities were scheduled, and an average of 5.3 students participated in each activity. In addition, students interacted with the Outreach Coordinator during 243 office visits. Objective 3: Transfer Outcome: There were not any graduates or university transfers among the 2007 - 2008 Proyecto Alimento cohort. There are expected to be three graduates and three university transfers from the 2007 - 2008 cohort in 2008 - 2009 AY. PRODUCTS: The Proyecto Alimento website, www.accd.edu/spc/tourism/proyecto.edu, was developed to disseminate information about the program and activities, as well as increase publicity concerning the program. The Proyecto Alimento brochure was also created during this period and provides participating students with follow up information in recruitment activities. The Proyecto Alimento bulletin board provides current event information for currently enrolled students. Results of evaluation activities, such as Focus Group Summaries, Case File Summaries, Motivational Strategies Learning Questionnaire reports, and Follow Up surveys are used to improve the content and delivery of project activities. Surveys indicate that community college students have multiple responsibilities that act as barriers that hinder progress in the program. Proyecto Alimento provides financial assistance, tutoring services, and part-time enrollment options to help students overcome barriers. OUTCOMES: Participation in Proyecto Alimento Student Engagement Activities has created a community of learners among the students. Students indicate that a sense of community has contributes to their retention and success in the program. The Motivational Strategies Learning Questionnaire, a 46 question survey given to both community college and university students, has shown that the perceptions of community college students regarding their motivation and skills for learning compare favorably to that of university students on 60 percent of the areas measured. Furthermore, MSLQ results showed that the perceptions of Hispanic students involved with Proyecto Alimento improved in 11 of 15 areas or 73.3 percent since 2006. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: Proyecto Alimento information is disseminated to SPC students via Outreach Coordinator presentations, Project website, bulletin board, brochure, and individual meetings. Information is shared with college faculty and high school teachers during monthly meetings. Regular updates are provided to college administration using Weekly Reports. The Outreach Coordinator, Project Director, Co-Director, and Project Evaluator exchange information during monthly meetings. Updates have been provided to the professional community via poster session presentations at the Texas Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition. FUTURE INITIATIVES: The expansion of Student Engagement Activities will continue, as these activities created a learning community environment that supports student success. Tutoring support will be offered to assist students with science and math requirements. Recruitment of Science Majors will continue to determine if it is a feasible pathway to the Bachelor of Science degree.
Impacts
The project has created a Learning Community which serves as a support group for student participants. Twenty-three different student engagement activities were held during Fall 2007 and Spring 2008. Participation in a wide variety of activities has alerted students to the various aspects of a foods and nutrition career. The involvement of family members through the family meals has strengthened students' support networks. Thirteen individuals participated in the family meals in 2007 - 2008. Eight students participated in on Orientation Field Trip to University of the Incarnate Word. The visit has helped the students overcome their fear of continuing their education at the university level.
Publications
- Poster Session at the Texas Dietetic Association Meeting in Houston, TX, in Spring 2008.
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