Learning Resources:

American Collegiate English

ACE

2002-2004

 

Description

 

American Collegiate English (ACE) provides English and TOEFL preparatory instruction to non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their English skills in order to attend an American college or university.  This program is self-supporting through the income derived from tuition paid by its students.

 

Curriculum Impact

 

A goal of the program is the enrollment of ACE graduates in Grossmont College programs.

 

Approximate Number of Students Served

 

Currently there are approximately 75 students a year enrolled in ACE

 

Support Impact

 

There has been a downturn in applications to ACE since 9-11.  This is primarily due to the caution being used in the issuance of student visas.

 

Year 1 (2002-2003)

 

Objectives

 

• Increase the number of students enrolling in ACE.
• Provide the best ESL curriculum available.
• Increase the ACE reserve fund.
• Insure that students and staff have access to the latest technology.
• Increase the number of ACE graduates who enroll in Grossmont College.

 

Action to Meet Objectives

 

• Greater use of educational agents.
• Offering discounts for early enrollment.
• Discounting tuition to students who enroll for sessions beyond the first.
• Constant evaluation and improvement of the curriculum.
• Developing more effective marketing tools.
• Provide the latest technology to students and staff.

 

 

Evaluation

 

The enrollment for 2002-2003 dropped and has not recovered at the end of 2002.  Mid-year corrections have been made in order to limit expenses and increase enrollments.

 

Year 2 (2003-2004)

 

Objectives

 

• Increase the number of students enrolling in ACE.
• Provide the best ESL curriculum available.
• Increase the ACE reserve fund.
• Insure that students and staff have access to the latest technology.
• Increase the number of ACE graduates who enroll in Grossmont College.

 

Action to Meet Objectives

 

• Greater use of educational agents.
• Offering discounts for early enrollment.
• Discounting tuition to students who enroll for sessions beyond the first.
• Constant evaluation and improvement of the curriculum.
• Developing more effective marketing tools.
• Provide the latest technology to students and staff.

 

 

 

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