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NCLCA Guidebook Evaluation: Title: Unleash the Power of an Advisory Board for Your Learning CenterPresenters: Alan Craig Elaine Richardson Jackie Harris
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Slide2Unleash the Power of an Advisory Board for Your Learning Center!
Alan Craig, Elaine Richardson, Jackie Harris
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Slide3Learning Center Advisory Boards: Results of an Online Exploratory Survey
This session is based on an online study conducted Fall 2017 (n = 230)Craig, A., Richardson, E., & Harris, J. (2018). Learning center advisory boards: Results of an online exploratory survey. The Learning Assistance Review, 23(2), 85-112.
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Slide4Introduction
Leading practitioners, scholars, and professional organizations have recommended that learning centers have advisory boardsMaxwellChristArendaleCASNCLCA (LCE)
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Slide5Survey Responses: Institution Size
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Slide6Survey Responses: Institution Type
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Slide7Survey Responses: LC Services
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Program or Service
Number of LCs Reporting
Tutoring
227
Academic Skills Workshops
173
Peer Cooperative Learning Programs
132
Academic Coaching
125
Dedicated Computer Lab
75
Early Alert
71
Peer Mentoring
66
Academic Recovery
62
Student Athlete Support
59
First Year Seminar/Study Skills Course
58
Disability Services
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Slide8Survey Responses: Advisory Boards by Institutional Type
TypeNumber of LCs with Advisory Boards2-yr public94-yr private84-yr public10
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Slide9LC Advisory Boards by Institutional Type and Size
SizeNumber of LCs with Advisory BoardType1 – 2,00024-yr private2,001 – 5,0007 total: 241 2-yr public4-yr private4-yr public5,001 – 10,0008 total: 413 2-yr public4-yr private4-yr public
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Slide10LC Advisory Boards by Institutional Type and Size
SizeNumber of LCs with Advisory BoardType10,001 – 20,0004 total: 211 2-yr public4-yr private4-yr public20,001 +6 total: 15 2-yr public4-yr public
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Slide11Purposes of the Advisory Board
Advise on and help prioritize LC programs and services, especially given limited resourcesAdvise on alignment with institutional goals Assist with strategic planning“Provide feedback on current services and help identify growing student needs” “Recommend opportunities for collaboration” “Explore avenues for improvement” “Help the learning center [leader] think critically and creatively
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Slide12Purposes of the Advisory Board
Serve as advocates, liaisons, ambassadors for LC“Develop and maintain strong relationships” with departments served and other stakeholders “Serve as a vehicle for marketing” LC services and manage the LC’s image “Raise awareness of resources and services for students”
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Slide13Membership/Chair
Usually members are invited to joinSome members are assigned In one case, elected by faculty/student senatesOne institution had 3 boards: one for students, one for faculty, one for student development/academic support professionalsChair is usually LC director (89%) but sometimes faculty (elected or appointed as chair)Grad student chaired the student boardTwo boards had no chair
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Slide14Areas Represented Include
Academic departmentsAcademic advisingPersonal counselingTestingDisability servicesFYE programsLC staff
Centers for teaching and learningAthleticsVeterans’ affairsInstitutional effectivenessEnrollment managementDepartments with a similar role to the LC
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Slide15Number of Members
Ranged from 4 – 22Did not appear to depend on type or size of institutionMost popular 9, 10, or 12 members
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Slide16Term Limits
Most (about ¾) did not have term limits for membersMany asked individual members each year if they wished to continueFive had term limits of 1 – 3 yearsStudents usually served one year
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Slide17Meeting Frequency:Monthly to Annually
Once per semester is most common (8)Twice per semester (4)Three times per semester (1)Monthly (5)
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Slide18Key Activities Times Cited
Acting as a sounding board on LC tactical/strategic planning24Developing and supporting advocates for promoting the LC23Encouraging faculty involvement in the LC21Providing guidance for prioritizing LC initiatives/services/budget requests17Reviewing LC status/data16Ensuring collaboration opportunities are maximized16
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Slide19Providing specialized expertise to aid the LC6Providing student and faculty perspectives on services and marketing1Promoting the services of the learning commons1Encouraging faculty participation in analyzing factors relevant to persistence and developing actions to promote permanence. 1
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Slide20Impact of LC Advisory Boards
“Definitely helped us shape our strategic plan into something that addresses the needs of our stakeholders.”“Great advocates and various perspectives from across campus.”“Fresh perspective on what areas or programs are working and what needs improving.”“Better relationship with academic departments and faculty, improved currency in materials and resources for students.”“Learned new marketing ideas”
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Slide21Impact of LC Advisory Boards
“I don’t feel as though I’m making as many decisions in a vacuum.”“It feels good to have decision-makers and campus influencers know what we do and be able to speak knowledgeably about our work to others.”“Better connections with other campus support programs and students having a voice in the direction of the center.”“Better services translate to better outcomes for students.”“If the [LC] benefits, then the college benefits.”
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Slide22Benefits of LC Advisory Board
Increased collaboration on campusStrengthened campus partnershipsImproved relationships with academic departments and facultyEnriched perspectives on marketing, programs and servicesEnhanced voice for students in the direction of the centerEnhanced professional feedback on center mission, goals and objectivesIncreased advocacy for the learning centerIncreased faculty involvement
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Slide23Why Do Many LCs Not Have Advisory Boards?
Never considered 38%Unclear what advisory board does 14%Advisory board under consideration 24%Had one but disbanded 8%Informal relationships/small size of institution or a campus committee provide sufficient interactionWork demands/staffing/budget preclude itDo not have political support for one
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Slide24Advisory Board on Hold (5.2%)
Prior LC leader left, and new/interim leadership has not convened the advisory board.The institution is reorganizing, restructuring, or implementing new policies and procedures.It was too difficult to convene the board; lack of interest and attendance.Staff are stretched thin often from staff and budget reductions. The advisory board was ineffective.The advisory board was created to establish a new learning center but put on hold or disbanded after implementation.
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Slide25Recommendations Worksheet for Starting and Operating a Learning Center Advisory Board
Your Purpose: ___________________________________ Your goals for key activities: ________________________Your proposed advisory board members: ______________Your proposed board chair: _________________________Your proposed member terms: _______________________Your proposed meeting frequency/schedule: ____________Final Thoughts: __________________________________
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Slide26DiscussionandQuestions?
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Slide27NCLCA Guidebook Evaluation: Title: Unleash the Power of an Advisory Board for Your Learning CenterPresenters: Alan Craig Elaine Richardson Jackie Harris
Mobile Link: https://guidebook.com/g/nclca18/ You may also visit the kiosk at the registration desk to access Guidebook
Navigate to specific session within Guidebook to evaluate.Within session view, click “Session Evaluation Survey.” Complete session evaluation.
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