This document summarizes graduation rates and plans for an event called "The Big Event" to increase student connection to resources and graduation rates at a community college. It finds that graduation rates are low, especially for black, Hispanic, and male students. "The Big Event" will target veterans, Hispanic/Latino, non-traditional, and male students through workshops on resources, community service, and panels. Over 220 students participated, and graduation pledges increased since the event began. It concludes by thanking the audience.

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Student Government Association
Phi Theta Kappa
“Exercise your Leadership, cultivate your Community”
# THE
BIG EVENT

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College Completion Rates
 Fall 2008 & Fall 2009 Cohorts
 3 year graduation rate: 17%
 Transfer before graduation: 15%
 Fall 2010 Cohort
 Black graduates in 3 years: 9.7%
 Hispanic graduates in 3 years: 13.0%
 2014 Graduates
 Most Female ages 22-24
 Hispanic Students 23%
 White Students 70%

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Conclusions
 Students
 Not connected to school
 Are not aware of the available resources
 May drop out because of a lacking support system
 Do not know the benefits of graduating
 Certain groups of students have lower graduation rates than
others

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Plan of Action: The Big Event
 Student Outreach Project
 Target Specific Demographics
 Veterans
 Hispanic and Latino
 Non-Traditional
 Progressive Male Students
 Workshop
 Connect to BCC resources
 Connect to group specific resources
 Encourage family support
 Community Service

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10 TIPS OF SUCCESS
 See an Academic Counselor in
the Center for Student Success
(A-118)
 Register for Honors Courses
 Get involved
 Do not bite off more than you
can chew
 Talk to the Financial Aid Office
(A-128)
 Get informed in the academic
aspects
 Academic Forgiveness
 Failed Class
 “E” to “W”
 Incomplete classes
 Pay attention to dates!
 Apply for Scholarships
 Visit the Career and Workforce
Development Center (A-123)
 Confirm your Graduation!
“Family Support is your key to success, keep
them involved every step of the way.”

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Week One: Veterans

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Week Two: En Ingles y Español

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Week Three: Non-Traditional

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Week Four: Male Empowerment

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C4 Rally

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Alumni Panel

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Scholarship & Aspiring to Reach
Schools Workshop

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Results
Over 220 Students attended the workshops and
service activities as part of The Big Event
In the past two years over 4000 BCC students and
faculty signed the Commit to Complete Pledge

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Results
26%
74%
Gender
Female
Male

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Results
29%
56%
10%
5%
Nationality
White
Hispanic/Lattino
African American
Asian

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Results
66%
15%
5%
9%
5%
Age
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+

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Moving Forward

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THANK YOU!