As many of you may know by now, this semester Hudson Valley began the first phase of its response to the New York State Graduation, Achievement and Placement (GAP) legislation. The GAP program, which also satisfies a SUNY mandate, is intended to expedite the graduation of students who enter college with skills below college level. Hudson Valley’s response to the GAP requirements began over a year ago with a committee led by Dean Margaret Geehan and Associate Dean Karen Ferrer-Muniz.
Together the members of this committee developed the first phase of the GAP program. As a result, this semester, approximately 40 incoming Individual Studies students were offered an opportunity to take advantage of the GAP program based upon their COMPASS Placement Test scores and high school transcripts.
The first phase of the GAP program consists of:
- Enhanced Math, English and Individual Studies classes: prior to GAP these students would traditionally complete non-credit developmental classes. GAP students will complete credit-bearing courses.
- Block Scheduling: Based on the Math class needed, GAP students take one of two possible schedules. The advantage to this is that students take their classes as part of a learning community by moving through courses as a cohort.
- Enhanced Advising and Instructional Support: GAP students have a primary point of contact (advisor) who will work to coordinate with GAP instructors, the Learning Centers, and the Center for Academic Engagement to support the students in the program.
- Continued Follow-up: Throughout their time at Hudson Valley, GAP students will remain part of the program.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please contact Karen Ferrer-Muniz or Margaret Geehan.
Published: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 12:22:34 +0000 by m.geehan