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I \ :\U.\M) Cumberland v'ourtv College was recent - a :r.:ormed that its Basic I Program has been ! seUvted for citation in the National Directory of Exemplary Developmental Programs by the Center for Developmental Education at Appalachian State University in Boone. N C. "It is clear that the administrators. faculty and staff who are associated with this program have been able to deliver a level of professional quality to developmental education that can serve as a model to educators nationwide." stated Milton G. Spann Jr.. professor and director of the center.

IMPLEMENTING and conducting an awardwinning Basic Skills Program doesn't "just happen." said Sharon Kewish. who has coordinated the program for the past year. "The success of the program is a result of careful planning and diligent work by all those involved, including the students." According to Kewish, basic skills studies are essential because CCC serves students with a variety of educational needs. And the program is outstanding because a high degree of individualized attention is given to each student. KEWISH NOTED that there is not a certain kind of

I student who participates in the Basic Skills Program "Enrolled are students who lack preparation and those who feel insecure," she explained. "Some may have the preparation, but may have been out of school for a few years and feel they need a review." In short, any student who doesn't possess college-level skills in reading, writing, computational mathematics. introductory algebra and/or English as a Second Langu&;e must take basic and developmental courses in these subjects. "WE WANT students to succeed in college," Kewish stressed. "So we offer them a lot of attention and support in the Basic Skills Program. We're motivated because we know that studenLs who work hard and complete basic and developmental courses have an excellent chance of making the grade in college. "Statistics support the coordinator's contention "Every year we prepare an effectiveness report for the state, and Cumberland's results make it among the highest of the county colleges." Kewish said "Eighty percent or more who pass the developmental level go on into college-level work and continue to succeed there." TIIE BASIC Studies Program consists of five components: testing and placement. basic studies courses, learning/tutoring centers, I counseling, and the Basic J Studies Advisory Com- | mittee. All new CCC students take the New Jersey College Basic Skills Placement Test, which was recently cited by new Jersey Chancellor of Higher Education T Edward Hollander as one of the most carefully constructed tests in the nation" Once test results are assessed, students are placed in appropriate course sequences according to skills needed I'ADKSTES MI TTS of Itridgcton. a 26-year-old , mother of three children, decided to enroll at CCC j because she wanted to learn career skills "After taking i

1 the basic skills test. I found I needed special help." said > Mutts, who wants to be a ■ nurse. She studied develop- J mental courses duringsum- ' mer session. Mutts noted that since she had been out of school for a few years it took a while to J get into the habit of studyi ing. She said using the computerized reading modules in the learning laboratoryhelped her greatly because "I could learn at my own pace, and if I needed assistance an instructor was available to help me." ACCORDING to Mutts, her educational growth during the summer was a team effort. She received support from faculty, counselors, tutors and. importantly, her J family. "My husband provided 1 moral support and helped with household chores so I could have time to do homework," Mutts said. "I studied at home the same time my children studied their lessons. I hope I'm an inspiration to them, just as personnel in the Basic Studies Program have been an inspiration to me." For further information on the Basic Skills Program, which is conducted yearround. call 691-8600, ext. 223. 'till— Dorm Ward HAT CHECK — Jeannette Johnston. 3. makes sure here medieval-style hat fits properly. Children attending the county library's story hour last week were encouraged to wear medieval garh to greet Philadelphia storyteller Jack Briggs. Jeannette is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnston of South Seaville.

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