2008 Woodie Awards
Former math chair makes use of knowledge of college in interview
Conrad Krueger focuses on improving communication
By Jonathan Munson
Issue date: 11/2/07 Section: News
Originally published: 11/2/07 at 12:14 PM CSTLast update: 11/5/07 at 9:11 AM CST
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The pool contains four candidates interviewed last spring and three being interviewed this fall. The final interview is Thursday with Dr. James Perry, chair of math and life/natural sciences at Owens Community College in Ohio.
Already knowledgeable about the changes this college is undergoing, Krueger used that home-turf advantage to speak to issues specific to the college, such as remedial coursework, professional development and student retention.
Initiatives such as learning communities, accelerated learning programs and pushing more dual-credit courses are all things Krueger said he thinks can reduce the time students have to spend in remedial courses, as well as pull more students into the college in the first place.
Community involvement is also something Krueger suggested to increase enrollment at this college. "A large percentage of students come here with the intention of staying," he said, again stressing that getting them here is the first step to keeping them.
Making students aware of the student services that are available on campus is another initiative Krueger said can be beneficial to student success.
Krueger was a student at this college in 1986. "I've noticed that there's a lot more student services available then there was when I was here. I saw a counselor one time as a student," he said. "I believe right now that our students have a lot more opportunity."
Giving the placement tests for incoming students another look and seeing if the college is using the best was another initiative Krueger said could be a good idea. Accuplacer, in Krueger's eyes, may not be the best placement test available. He also suggested having a short summer course for high school graduates to brush up on their basic skills and prepare for their placement tests.
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