IHE PERFORMANCE REPORT
ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
1998-1999
OVERVIEW OF THE INSTITUTION
St. Augustine’s College is a historically black, Episcopal church-related, four-year liberal arts institution that offers fully accredited undergraduate degrees to qualified persons without regard to race, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin or handicap status. Founded in 1867 as Saint Augustine’s Collegiate Institute by the Episcopal Church; part of its original mission was to prepare teachers to teach verbal and computational skills to newly freed slaves.
The College prepares students for graduate and professional experiences through the Divisions of Business; Education; Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies; Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Allied Health; Urban, Social, and International Studies. Additionally, the Division of Military Science oversees the College’s notable Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program. St. Augustine’s College awards Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 36 academic disciplines within its five academic divisions. St. Augustine's College is committed to the needs of the community. The College houses its own commercial radio and television stations, WAUG-AM750 and WAUG-TV68 (Cable Channel 20) respectively. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Department of Education is also accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
There are a number of special characteristics is the amount of diversity among students in the Department of Education considering the facts that the College is a Historically Black College, and a Private institution, this. Additionally, the program responds to the needs of public school personnel in that courses are regularly offered during evening hours and accelerated courses are offered on the week-ends. These developments have resulted from intense recruitment efforts and the institutional commitment to the production of quality in education. St. Augustine's College is the first College in the state to house a charter school on its campus.
PROGRAM AREAS AND LEVELS OFFERED
I. School/College/Department of Education (SCDE) Initiatives
A. Brief summary of collaborative activities with the public schools (including faculty exchanges; involvement of public school teachers in the design and delivery of curriculum/courses, etc.)
The Department of Education has a strong commitment to promoting activities that strengthen public schools. Such services fit in perfectly with the college’s efforts to promote community service by faculty, staff, and students. Members of these groups have voluntarily contributed their time to a number of teacher professional development and student academic enrichment activities. The department has successfully fostered ongoing relationships with several schools in the Raleigh area and in rural areas of North Carolina. The Department of Education is especially well positioned to expand its charter school activities as a result of an opportunity to lease on-campus space to SPARC Academy Charter School. The college’s service to public schools (funded and non-funded) for the 1998-99 academic year was an extension of continuing efforts in the following areas.
Collaborative Activities, Funded and Non-funded
St. Augustine's College is involved in a number of collaboration activities through its Department of Education. The NASA Project with Enloe Senior High School is the only funded program. It encourages students with an interest in math, science, engineering, and technology to pursue careers in these areas. A number of non-funded programs designed to encourage high school students to pursue careers in teacher education are also conducted. Celebrity Reading programs is conducted at Vena Wilburn, Washington Elementary, and Comb Elementary. This non-funded on-going program involves St. Augustine’s education majors reading to children at those schools. Majors also serve the Helping Hands Program as Mentors. With the Rand Road Elementary School Mentorship Program, Elementary Education majors serve as Interns during semester prior to student teaching, and the following semester they conduct student teaching under the same mentor. Support Services and Faculty Development is also provided to Charter Schools (SPARC Academy and Sankore). Faculty and students are also very involved in research based projects and grant writing with both Charter Schools.
B. Brief description of efforts to assist low-performing schools
During the 1998-99 academic year, three members of the Department of Education's faculty completed state training to serve as consultants for low-performing schools. While services have been offered to low performing schools, no official efforts are currently underway.
C. Brief description of efforts to ensure technological competence of preservice/inservice teachers
The Department of Education established a Technology Task Team for the unit in 1997. As its major task during the 1998-99 academic year, this team led the units efforts in the establishment of an assessment plan for students. Additionally, the Technology Team worked with the Grantwriting Task Team to achieve funding of a Technology Planning Grant for professional development and the improvement of student learning.
D. Brief description of efforts to serve lateral entry teachers
The Department of Education houses one of the most productive Alternative Teacher Education Programs in the state. The program was energized with the acquisition of a $250,000 grant over a three year period from the Ford Foundation/ United Negro College Fund entitled Second Chance. The 1998-99 academic year marked the third year of institutionalization of the program. The program consists of four (4) 10-week sessions of professional education course offerings. Courses are offered on the weekends and evenings. Developments in the program during the 1998-99 academic year was the assignment of a full time program coordinator, a secretary, and increased course offerings. The most significant change was that the program was expanded from a nine-week program to a ten-week program. Faculty are consistently engaged in research for the improvement of adult learning at the local and national levels.
E. Brief description of special efforts to improve NTE/Praxis scores
The Department of Education houses a PRAXIS Lab staffed with a director, quantitative specialist, reading and writing specialist, and a secretary. The lab is supported by the institution with Title III funding. During the 1998-99 academic year, the Learning Plus program was purchased and is used in the lab. Additionally, one on one and individual assessment and work with each student major (traditional and Alternative Teacher Education Program). Additionally, students enroll in a course entitled Basic Test Taking Skills during their first four semesters of matriculation or until all sections of the PRAXIS I exam are successfully completed. PRAXIS Lab staff monitor student readiness to sit for the PRAXIS I Examination. Several workshops are sponsored in the PRAXIS Lab for faculty and students. Faculty from the Liberal Arts and Sciences often conduct the workshops. The unit currently serves as an ETS test pilot site.
F. Brief description of special efforts to recruit students into professional education programs leading to licensure
Efforts to recruit students into professional education programs leading to licensure consist of advertisements in the local newspaper (News and Observer), on the Colleges radio (WAUG 750 am) and television (WAUG TV-68) stations, and Public service announcements on other local radio and television stations. The development of a Web site for the Department of Education and circulation of brochures at local and statewide recruitment fairs and local schools. Letters are also written to students that have expressed an interest in attending St. Augustine's College. Some recruitment scholarships are also offered. A Departmental Recruitment and Retention Plan has also been developed by faculty.
G. Brief description of special efforts to encourage minority students to pursue teacher licensure
A variety of recruitment strategies have been utilized as mentioned above. Recruitment efforts are conducted with families, groups, and individuals from the Hispanic populations. Scholarships have been offered to qualified members underrepresented populations. There has also been attendance of recruitment fairs by faculty.
H. Other (if applicable): Brief description of new initiatives (if any) not detailed previously in this section
The Unit acquired Planning Grant funding to develop a Faculty Development Technology Grant last year. It is the purpose of this initiative to improve student learning through the development of instructional skills of faculty through the use of technology. Through the administration of a HIV/AIDS Action Plan, an instructional module was developed by faculty for inclusion in health education courses taken by education majors. Several faculty members participated on state and national appointed task teams and committees during the year of record.
I. Brief description of programs designed to support beginning teachers
Beginning teachers are provided support through the use of our Curriculum Lab and PRAXIS Lab and through faculty development workshops. Surveys are sent to graduates, newsletters, and they are invited to return to campus during our end of the year program. They are invited back to the college for sessions with the undergraduate students. The Graduate Follow-up Task Team for the unit is currently developing strategies that will align with the Performance Based Licensure policies currently being developed by the state.
J. Brief description of programs designed to support career teachers
Career teachers are provided support through the use of our Curriculum Lab, staff development workshops, grant writing, and continuing education coursework. They are invited back to the college for seminars with teacher
education majors, mock interview sessions, and three are represented on our Teacher Education Committee. Career teachers may also earn renewal credit though our Alternative Teacher Education Program and as Technology Portfolio Evaluators.
K. Brief summary of faculty involvement in public schools. How are faculty involved? Are all your SCDE faculty involved? Are faculty from the arts and sciences involved?
All SCDE faculty are involved in the evaluation of their students/advisees during the Early Field Experiences and Student Teaching. Individual faculty members conduct staff development workshops, attend PTA meetings, and conduct a number of activities related to the development of our students. They also visit classes and serve as "Celebrity Readers" , conduct skills testing, and assist with curriculum development.
II. CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS
A. Headcount of students formally admitted to and enrolled in professional education programs leading to licensure
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
MALE FEMALE
American Indian/
Alaskan Native American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian/Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific Islander
Black, Not Hispanic Origin 3 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 5 Hispanic Hispanic
White, Not Hispanic Origin White, Not Hispanic Origin
Other 1 Other 1 Undergraduate Total 4 Total 6 American Indian/ Alaskan Native American Indian/ Alaskan Native Asian/Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific Islander
Black, Not Hispanic Origin 51 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 106
Hispanic 2 Hispanic 1
White, Not Hispanic Origin 35 White, Not Hispanic Origin 19
Other 13 Other 6 Licensure-Only Total 101 Total 132 American Indian/ Alaskan Native American Indian/ Alaskan Native Asian/Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific Islander Black, Not Hispanic Origin Black, Not Hispanic Origin
Hispanic Hispanic
White, Not Hispanic Origin White, Not Hispanic Origin Other Other
Graduate
PART-TIME STUDENTS MALE FEMALE American Indian/ Alaskan Native American Indian/ Alaskan Native
Asian/Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific Islander Black, Not Hispanic Origin Black, Not Hispanic Origin Hispanic Hispanic
White, Not Hispanic Origin White, Not Hispanic Origin
Other Other
Undergraduate
Total 0 Total 0
American Indian/
Alaskan Native American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian/Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific Islander Black, Not Hispanic Origin Black, Not Hispanic Origin
Hispanic Hispanic
White, Not Hispanic Origin White, Not Hispanic Origin
Other Other
Licensure-Only
Total 0 Total 0
American Indian/
Alaskan Native American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian/Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific Islander Black, Not Hispanic Origin Black, Not Hispanic Origin
Hispanic Hispanic
White, Not Hispanic Origin White, Not Hispanic Origin Other Other
Graduate
B. Lateral Entry/Provisionally Licensed Teachers
Refers to individuals employed by public schools on lateral entry or provisional licenses
Program Area Number Requesting Program of Study Leading to Licensure Number Issued Program of Study Leading to Licensure Number Enrolled in one or more courses leading to licensure Prekindergarten (B-K) Elementary (K-6) 8 8 8 Middle Grades (6-9) Secondary (9-12) 11 11 11
Special Subject Areas
(K-12) 3 3 3 Exceptional Children (K-12) 7 7 7 Vocational Education (7-12) 11 11 11
Special Service Personnel (K-12)
Other
Total 40 40 40
C. Quality of students admitted to programs during report year
Baccalaureate Master's MEAN PPST-R 176 MEAN PPST-W 177 MEAN PPST-M 180 MEAN CBT-R 332 MEAN CBT-W 323 MEAN CBT-M 325 MEAN GPA 3.47 MEAN MAT MEAN GRE-TOTAL
MEAN NUMBER OF YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE** NUMBER EMPLOYED IN NC SCHOOLS**
D. Program completers (Reported by IHE)
Program Area Baccalaureate
Degree Licensure-OnlyUndergraduate Master'sDegree Licensure-OnlyGraduate N = # Completing NC = # Licensed in NC N NC N NC N NC N NC Prekindergarten (B-K) Elementary (K-6) 4 8 8 Middle Grades (6-9) Secondary (9-12) 2 11 11
Special Subject Areas
(K-12) 3 3
Exceptional Children(K-12) 7 7
Vocational Education (7-12)
11 11
Special Service Personnel (K-12)
Other
E. Scores of student teachers on professional and content area examinations
1997-98 Teacher Licensure Pass Rates by IHE Specialty Area/ Professional Knowledge # % Art (K-12) Audiology Biology (9-12) Business Education Chemistry (9-12) Earth/Space Science
Educ of the Mentally Retarded Students
Elementary Education (K-6) 1 *
English (9-12) French (K-12) German
Health Education
Home Economics Education Intro to the Teaching of Reading Language Arts (6-9)
Marketing and Distributive Educ
Mathematics (9-12) 1 * Music (K-12) 1 * Physical Education (K-12) Physics Science (9-12) Social Studies (9-12) Spanish (K-12)
Special Educ Cross Categorical Speech Communication Speech-Language Pathology Tching Emotionally Disturbed St Tching English as a Second Language Tching Learning Disabled
Tching Visually Handicapped Technology Education
PK/PLT 2 *
*To protect confidentiality of student records, pass rates based on fewer than three test takers were not printed.
F. Time from admission into professional education program until program completion Full-time Students 3 or fewer semesters 4 semesters 5 semesters 6 semesters 7 semesters 8 semesters Baccalaureate degree 4 1 U-Licensure-Only 12 3 Master's degree G-Licensure-Only Part-time Students Baccalaureate degree U-Licensure-Only Master's degree G-Licensure-Only
G. Undergraduate program completers employed in NC Schools within one year of program completion
1997-1998 Student Teachers Percent Licensed Percent Employed
Baccalaureate 4 100% 75%
H. Top 10 LEAs employing teachers affiliated with this college/university
Population from which this data is drawn represents teachers employed in NC in 1998-1999
LEA Number of Teachers
Wake 124 Franklin 25 Nash-Rocky Mount 24 Durham 22 Halifax 22 Johnston 18 Charlotte-Mecklenburg 14 Vance 13 Wayne 12 New Hanover 10
I. Satisfaction of program completers/employers with the program in general and with specific aspects of the program, as rated on a 1(lowest) to 4 (highest) scale
Satisfaction with...
Program
Completer Employer Mentor
the teacher preparation program in general 3.00 2.00 3.00
preparation for managing the classroom 3.00 2.00 3.00
preparation for using technology as an instructional tool 2.00 2.00 2.00
preparation for meeting the needs of diverse learners 3.00 2.00 3.00
preparation in curriculum content and delivery strategies 3.00 2.00 3.00
Number of surveys received 1 1 1
Number of surveys mailed 2 2 2
III. TEACHER EDUCATION FACULTY
Appointed full-time in professional education Appointed part-time in professional education, full-time in institution Appointed part-time in professional education, not
otherwise employed by institution
