Past Projects
Projects 2013-2014
Sound-Off
This project's primary goal is to provide students with a new avenue of communication by which they may give suggestions and express concerns (a sound-off booth). The hope is that the opportunity will help relieve some of the everyday frustration that students often experience just because they are dealing with a large institution. We also hope to direct the feedback to appropriate departments to raise consciousness about student issues and perhaps stimulate changes when possible with the ultimate goal of improving student retention. (Allan Kobernick, Yvonne Ellis, Monique Black, Osvil Acosta-Morales)
Culture of Advocacy
This project aims to identify why students most at risk of dropping out may not be utilizing the services in place to help them succeed and, if services are being utilized, how the students experience them. We will identify areas for improvement within service areas and College-wide. Student/staff interaction is an area that the initiative will evaluate as well. It is hoped that empowering and equipping staff with the language, resources and tools for improved student interaction will foster a “culture of advocacy” where students feel their progress is important to those they look to for guidance, assistance and support. (Anela Gjika, Angela Miles, Carlos Diaz)
CCP 101
“CCP 101” is a project designed to provide information, resources, support, and continuous training to Student Affairs staff in order to better assist students, continuing but especially new, in making the transition to college as seamless as possible. Mini courses throughout the academic year will provide information to foster a better understanding of the processes that students must go through to get on the right path. CCP 101 will demonstrate how interdependent the various departments are upon one another. (Lyndsey Grace, Jeffrey Haines, Desiree Rivers)
Steps on the Path
Two important factors in addressing and recovering from mental health issues are being able to build a network of peers and having access to support services. The project will provide resources for students regarding emotional well-being. Pertinent information will be accessible manually and electronically in a comprehensive resource guide. (Rainah Chambliss, Wanda Gibson, Maria Littles, Billy Love)
Projects 2011-2012
Enrollment Services Video Tutorials
Produce a series of video tutorials that students can access online to guide them through essential Enrollment Services activities such as registration and course selection. As the College’s online presence grows and the number of students taking advantage of our distance learning opportunities increases, these tutorials will offer an added layer of support that can enhance students’ college experience. (Patti Calandra, Malissa Farrish, Lynette Luckers) Mentor: Bhavesh Bambhrolia
Enrollment Services Video Tutorials - Project Report
Giving Student Involvement a “Face”
Utilize social media communication tools (Facebook and Twitter) to promote campus activities and social events to students. Increase student awareness and interest in these activities by highlighting the benefits of participation through these popular communication tools. Students that the project is especially seeking to engage are those at regional centers, seniors, parents, Gateway to College students, ESL, part-time, evening/weekend and distance learners. (Wanda Butler Caldwell, Aimie Contarino, Carol A. Smith) Mentor: Jenavia Weaver
Giving Student Involvement a Face - Project Report
Reference Guide for Security
Create and distribute a clear, concise campus location reference manual for each security station throughout the College. The guide contains department name, location and summary of functions for the most traveled to areas by students and visitors. Security officers will be more informed and confident when providing directions to those requesting it, thus alleviating the directional frustrations that may lead to students and visitors having a poor experience while on campus. An online version is planned for fall 2012. (LaVern Allen, Kate Martin, Rasheed Williams) Mentor: Charles Schaffner
Projects 2010-2011
Choices: Exploring your Path to Possibilities
Provide a new avenue for students to learn about the College, one that focuses on the wide range of potential pathways that can be explored. This experience brings high school students in close contact with successful College graduates in a variety of fields and at a variety of levels in those field and provide an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the multiple paths available at the College, while hearing personal stories from people who have been there. (Tamika Curry, Kalala Kabongo-Mianda, Diane Kae, Kristen Starr) Mentor: Luke Kasim
Choices: Exploring your Path to Possibilities - Project Report
The CCP Alternative Spring Break
Develop and implement a domestic service learning project to be held during the College's spring break. Students and chaperones travel to a designated site and assist in the construction of a building or other community service as needed. Students explore the designated area and are exposed to new and different cultures and keep journals during the trip to enhance their writing skills and provide and outlet for reflection. (Aimee Hagedorn, Jeff Markovitz, Susan McAnany, Jason Popp) Mentors: Ron Jackson and David Greene, Student Affairs
Alternative Spring Break - Project Report
A Bridge to College
Provide orientation sessions aimed at middle school students and their parents to help them think about how best to prepare for college and how to navigate the college application process. Create a companion website which will echo information presented at the sessions, so interested students and parents can pursue these resources more easily. (Joan Goffe, Kathleen Murphey, Lynne Sutherland, Tammy Wooten) Mentor: David Thomas
A Bridge to College - Project Report
Projects 2009-2010
Developing Community for International Students
Host a program during this year’s International Week to help build a bridge between the international and general student population. Utilize a video on culture shock followed by a discussion on the topic. (Cathy Collins, Marianne Mielke, Theresa Payne, Colleen Kelly) Mentors: Linda Fellag and Sharon Thompson
Academic Check-Up (Student Affairs initiative)
Provide self-awareness, increase knowledge of current curricula, and increase retention. All degree-seeking students would be required to schedule an “Academic Check-up” meeting before earning 24 credit hours to review and revise their educational plan as necessary. (Catrina Cameron, Larry DeAngelis, Anne Dempster) Mentors: Ron Jackson and Jermaine Williams
Academic Check Up - Project Report
MTM (Motivational Team Building and Mentorship) for Gateway to College
Offer strategies to help at-risk students’ in the Gateway to College Program develop a sense of community and self as it relates to being a college student in both the classroom and other social venues. (Stephanie Booker, Cherise Shane, Nichole Webster, Louisa Wilson) Mentors: Judy Gay and Carol Smith
Character Education Curriculum Map
Final MTM Report Survey Questions
College Etiquette 101
Create video using scenarios to illustrate college etiquette not only in the classroom, but also in other areas of the College. The video will illustrate how poor etiquette can be detrimental to the college learning experience. (Betty Handy, Lucy Tinkcombe, Jalyn Warren) Mentors: David Watters, Allan Kobernick, Kirsten Quinn
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Projects 2008-2009
Timely Online Reminders and Tips for Students’ Success
Create reminders and tips related to course information/academic progress, advising/registration, financial aid, and co-curricular activities and make this information available at relevant points in the semester. (Charis Felton, Maryann Lyons, Girija Nagaswami, Leanna Phan) Mentors: Ron Jackson and Jermaine Williams
Timely Online Reminders and Tips for Students Success - Project Report
Placement Test Preparation Workshops
Develop non-credit workshops to assist incoming students who must take the placement test in preparing for the test by accessing knowledge they already possess and addressing stress management for an optimal testing experience. (Kathryn Birster, Jackie Butler, Gina MacKenzie) Mentors: Bea Jones and Mike McGeady
Placement Preparation Workshops - Project Proposal
Getting to the Other Side: Degree Tracking/Advisement Project
Develop an advising worksheet to serve as a tool for students in tracking their academic progress and as a resource for advisors during advising sessions. (Vanessa Brown, Henrietta Hadley, Sarah Iepson) Mentor: Lisa Cooper
Getting to the Other Side - Project Report
Projects 2007-2008
CCP FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Establish a centralized and immediately visible location for standardized FAQs which will enable students, staff, and faculty to quickly and easily find answers to common questions about Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Counseling, Records and Registrations, and Student Life. Creation of a style guide for departments to follow when creating future FAQs. (Sandra Gonzalez-Torres, Jennifer Sheppard, Tanya Stewart-Austin, Aerie Webb) Mentor: Sam Hirsch
CCP VetConnect: An Online Community for Veterans at Community College of Philadelphia
Establish a lounge-like virtual place for veterans to receive relevant information about navigating the College and to communicate with each other on topics of an academic and support nature. (Bhavesh Bambhrolia, Sarwee Nyankun, Faith Watson) Mentor: Sharon Thompson
Library Services Video Project
Develop a student-centered video to help students navigate the Library and all its resources. This project will serve as a model for other student videos focused on additional resource areas at the College. (Samuel Coleman, Lisa Handler, Carol Jewett) Mentor: David Watters
Library Services Video Project - Project Report
Projects 2006-2007
Civility: Focus on Sexual Orientation and Gender Equity
College wide discussion of sexual orientation and gender equity to help raise consciousness, tolerance and build civility in our Community College of Philadelphia community. (Lyn Buchheit, Bianca Cummings, Josie DiGregorio) Mentor: Simon Brown
S.C.O.R.E. - Student Classroom Orientation and Retention Efforts
Address and raise awareness of classroom experiences and their impact on student success. Survey of experiences in the areas of Student/Teacher Interaction, Student/Student Interaction, and Physical Environment. (Terry Naana, Lucila Paramo, Kimberly Taylor-Benns) Mentor: Aram Terzian
Student Classroom Orientation and Retention Efforts - Project Report
Utilizing Syllabus Design to Promote Student-Centered Learning
Provide interested faculty with tips and tools to develop a student-centered syllabus. The delivery method will be a presentation to the College community and a web page with syllabi models in addition to links for further information. (Michele Claybrook-Lucas, Melissa St. Pierre) Mentors: Judy Gay, Tom Ott
Utilizing Syllabus Design to Promote Student-Centered Learning - Project Report
Projects 2005-2006
Focus on Core Values: An Awareness and Implementation Campaign of the Student Code of Conduct (Know the Code)
Raise campus awareness of issues related to academic integrity in general and the CCP Student Code of Conduct in particular. (Marianna Chiaravallotti, Kathryn Duffy, Brian Seymour, Denise Solomon) Mentor: Marvin Bright
Know the Code - Project Report
Map to Success
Design a foldout map to show students where to go for help on a number of critical issues that contribute to academic persistence and success. (Gil Gonzalez, Wayne Morris, Julie Simmons, Dena Sukol) Mentor: David Watters
Map to Success - Project Report
“Quick Tips” for Faculty
Provide useful information in order to enhance point of entry and continuing faculty support for both main and regional site teaching staff. (Maria Diaz-Aparicio, Christina Knox, Michael Remshard) Mentor: Mary Anne Celenza
Sustained Co-Curricular Programming at the West Regional Center
Increase the presence of Student Activities at the regional center long term. (Diane Brisbon, Lori Johnson, Bridget Scott, Matthew Shupp) Mentor: Claudette Dia-Taylor
Sustained Co-Curricular Programming at the West Regional Center - Project Report
Projects 2004-2005
By the Book: Understanding and Streamlining the CCP Student Textbook Acquisition Process
Make book information available on College web site to enable students to purchase books in advance. (Jim Landers, Janis Laurie, Tarsha Walton) Mentor: Sharon Thompson
Alumni/Student Lobbying Activities
Involve and educate alumni and students in role they can play in insuring continuing existence of community colleges. (Connie Duval, Judy Guy, Vida Wright) Mentor: Sue Piergallini
Alumni/Student Lobbying Activities - Project Report
Men of Color: Path to Power
Increase retention of incoming African-American and Hispanic males through a series of seminars on academic and social issues of interest to the group. (Ardencie Hall-Karambe, Samantha Drake, Jason Cohen) Mentor: Marvin Bright
Men of Color: Path to Power - Project Report
The Student Portal Tutorial Project
Develop a tutorial for students on how to use the student portal and how to utilize the resources available to them. (Dawn Sinnott, Huizhen Ren, Carline Rucker, Carmen Austin) Mentor: David Watters
The Student Portal Tutorial Project - Project Report
Projects 2003-2004
A Guide to Enrolling at CCP
The enrollment process in a large institution like the Community College of Philadelphia can be a complex and frustrating experience for many students. Enrolling in College entails filling out a lot paper work, visiting many different departments and making a lot of decisions.
The goal of this project is to create a flow chart that depicts the step-by-step enrollment process for new students. The Enrollment Guide will be comprehensive and easy to follow, and it will give students information about where to receive additional information and help.
A Guide to Enrolling at CCP - Project Report
Why are so Many Textbooks Unavailable for Students at the Start of the Semester?
Identify the reasons/causes and the effect on student engagement and persistence. (Kathy Mulray, John Pinto, Roger Garbett, Anthony Driggers)
Why are so Many Textbooks Unavailable at the Start of the Semester - Project Report
Improving Communications: Enhancing Quality Customer Service through Professional development Training
Help employees better understand what quality customer service is; increase morale; demonstrate positive customer service behaviors in daily performance. (Michael Harry, Patti Savoni, Theresa Marsh)
The Majors Fair
Empower undecided students to make better choices by increasing their awareness of options regarding majors, programs, degrees and transfer opportunities. (Jim Canonica, Jane Jacobs, Deb Coley)
Projects 2002-2003
Pilot Program Academic Transition for Students on Academic Probation
Increase the retention of students at the College by working collaboratively with the academic departments and their students who have been placed on academic probation. The second part of the project is to ensure that academic policies are fair and apply to all students equally. (Carmen Serrano)
Pilot Program Academic Transition for Students on Academic Probation - Project Report
Establishment of a Teaching and Learning Institute
Improve student learning outcomes by enhancing faculty professional development at the College.
(Francie Blake, Randy Libros, Jacqueline Wong, Eileen Abrams)
Establishment of a Teaching and Learning Institute - Project Report
Suggested Guidelines for the College’s Classified/Confidential Staff Professional Development Program
Through the Contract the College has made a commitment to a more comprehensive staff development program for employee job enrichment that will lead to additional support for students, faculty, administrators, and the entire College community. (Brandee Allen, Eric Massenburg, Marian McGorry)
Guidelines for the College’s Staff Professional Development Program - Project Report
“CCP 101”
Assist new students in understanding and navigating the College enrollment process. (Peter Baratta)
“TUBE NEWS”
Develop a continuous loop tape showing the variety of activities, programs, and students on Main campus. (Theresa Grady, Jenavia Thompson-Weaver)
Adjunct Appreciation Reception
Enable part-time faculty to form closer connections to the College and become more integrated into the life of the College as well as more aware of resources available. (Kathy Smith, Deb Rossi)
Adjunct Appreciation Reception - Project Report
Alumni Speaker Series
Bring together current employers, alumni, faculty and students. Provide career planning and employment development strategies. (Tarsha Scovens, Lyvette Brooks)
Alumni Speaker Series - Project Report
Editing Workbook for Learning Lab
Support developmental writing classes. (Neil Wells)
Editing Workbook for Learning Lab - Project Report
Research of International Faculty Exchange Programs Involving U. S. Community Colleges
Explore possibilities of developing an International Faculty Exchange Program at CCP. (Arlene Caney)
International Faculty Exchange Programs Involving U.S. Community Colleges - Project Report
Introducing Community College Students to the Process of Lobbying for Increased Funding
Community College students are uniquely capable of explaining the importance of a community college to their educational prospects and to their futures. I would like to integrate these first-hand accounts into the lobbying process to provide a “spark” that will motivate legislators and/or the newly elected Governor or his staff people to enact a major funding increase for community colleges in Pennsylvania.
(Karen Schermerhorn)