COD Learning

Commons
Lea Alexander
Ana Krstic
Tiffany Morrissey
CAHE 509
 COD Statistics FY2015

Part time enrollment at 18,867 students and full

time enrollment at 9,811 students

COD awarded 2,892 degrees and 2,821

certificates
COD Demographics
Race Percent of Total Population

American Indian/Alaska Native 0%

Asian 11%

Black or African American 7%

Hispanic 23%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%

White 53%

Two or More Races 2%

Race Ethnicity Unknown 2%

Non-Resident Alien 1%
Learning Commons Statistics FY2015

27,224 Sign-ins for Math Assistance Area from 3,887

Students

11,548 Student visits to Tutoring Services from 1,962

Students

7,421 sessions from 2,124 students in Writing, Reading, and

Speech Assistance
COD Mission
The mission of College of DuPage is to be a center for
excellence in teaching, learning, and cultural experiences by
providing accessible, affordable, and comprehensive
education.
 Learning Commons Introduction Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTRnRvTh_5s
Artifact Tour
Equity Parameters of the Brochures
 Artifact Analysis 1: Brochures

Equity Dimension: Transformational/Social Action Approach

Accommodation/Accessibility
Gender Role
Message 1:

Young, white males need

tutoring

Message 2:

Male power

Female need
Artifact Analysis 2: Math Posters
 Equity Parameters of Math Posters
Gender: Male and female figures depicted

Race/Ethnicity: Various races and ethnicities are depicted in stereotypical

fashion

Religion: Not addressed

Sexuality: Not addressed

Sexual orientation: Not addressed

Physical Differences: No differently abled people are depicted

Content of the Math Posters
Messages of belonging, safety and equality are included

Elements of transformational/social action approach because of

equity centric perspective

However, lacking the call for personal involvement and

commitment to change
Evaluative Impact of the Math Posters
Our Thoughts
References
Banning, J. H., Middleton, V., & Deniston, T. L. (2008). Using photographs to
assess equity climate: A taxonomy. Multicultural Perspectives, 10(1), 41-46. Doi:
10.1080/15210960701869611

College of DuPage Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

(2014-2015). Fact Book. Glen Ellyn, IL.

College of DuPage Learning Commons. (2014-2015). FY Annual Report. Glen

Ellyn, IL.