Project Excel - Team Action Plan - FY 14 (July 15th - July 26th) - Strategy

Sep 11, 2026

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Project Excel team action plan outlines a two-week Harper College program for Palatine High School high-achieving juniors from underrepresented groups. The strategy targets improved college readiness through simulated SOC 101 and PSY 107 courses, exposure to campus services, and a library research assignment. The plan sets measurable outcomes aligned to increasing FTFT freshmen in credit-bearing courses, supports self-assessment of readiness gaps, and provides a senior-year path toward successful college enrollment.

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Team Action Plan

Strategy and Objectives

Target Population and Outcomes

Action Steps and Responsibilities

Timeline and Resources

Partners, Challenges, and Communication

Team Action Plan Strategy/Goal Team Name: Project Excel Strategy Team Plan Year: FY ’14 (July 15th – July 26th) Team Members: Monica Edwards: Kris Hoffhines: Laura Labauve Maher; Michelé Robinson Strategic Goal Supported: Goal 3.2 (increase % of FTFT freshmen in credit-bearing courses) Target Population (Who will be impacted and how many people will be involved?): High school juniors from Palatine High School. High achieving students typically African American and Hispanic. Approximately 20-25 students total Brief description of strategy: Project Excel is a two-week program that Harper College has agreed to provide for students from Palatine High School that have just completed their junior year of high school. The students will experience two different simulated college courses (SOC 101 & PSY 107) during their time at Harper as well as be introduced to a variety of college services. The intent of this project is to improve college readiness skills and improve knowledge and confidence in accessing college services that will aid in college success. Expected Outcomes (What change do you expect as a result of this strategy?): Project Excel is designed for high performing underrepresented high school juniors that have taken accelerated and AP courses however, they may not be fully prepared for the rigors of college coursework. This strategy will support the above mentioned goal by giving these students exposure to college via simulated courses, a library research assignment, and engagement with faculty and staff on Harper’s campus. This experience will give them the opportunity to examine their college readiness skills and provide time for them to address any deficiencies in coursework or self-awareness skills during their senior year of high school. This will hopefully lead to them being able to enroll in creditbearing courses during their freshmen year of college. | Action Steps/ Tasks
What will be done? | Responsibility
Who will do it? | Timeline
When will it begin and when will it be completed? | Resources
What additional resources do you need? | Partners (Internal/External)
Who will need to be involved to carry out this task/step? | Challenges
What challenges or barriers do you anticipate? | Communication
How will you communicate this task/step to your partners? | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Build a 2 week summer program focused on college
readiness | Monica Edwards & Kris Hoffhines | Begin: 3/13
Completed: 6/13 | Curriculum development time. | Input from Palatine Project Excel faculty. Financial Aid rep. , Librarian, various faculty members to serve in office hours assignment. | None | Regular update meetings. | Simulate a college experience for highschool juniors from Palatine highschool. | | Develop simulated college course for SOC 101 | Monica Edwards | Begin: 3/13
Completed: 6/13 | None | Kris Hoffhinies (co-teacher) | None | Regular meeting updates | Simulated program design | | Develop simulated college course for PSY 107 | Kris Hoffhines | Begin: 3/13
Completed: 6/13 | Minimal printing | Input from Palatine Project Excel faculty | Unknown student group – limited knowledge of their | Regular update meetings | Provide college simulation for highschool juniors. | | Action Steps/ Tasks
What will be done? | Responsibility
Who will do it? | Timeline
When will it begin and when will it be completed? | Resources
What additional resources do you need? | Partners (Internal/External)
Who will need to be involved to carry out this task/step? | Challenges
What challenges or barriers do you anticipate? | Communication
How will you communicate this task/step to your partners? | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | current awareness level of racial identity. | | | | Reserve two classrooms | Michelé Robinson | Begin: 3/13
Completed: 3/13 | Rooms on campus | Campus scheduler | Room shortage | N/A | S

FAQs

What is the Project Excel program and who is it for?

Project Excel is a two-week program at Harper College for Palatine High School high-achieving juniors. It focuses on students who may be underprepared for college coursework despite taking accelerated and AP classes.

Which simulated college courses and activities are included?

Students participate in two simulated courses, SOC 101 and PSY 107, along with exposure to college services. The plan also includes library research and engagement with faculty and staff via simulated office hours.

What outcomes does the team expect from the strategy?

The strategy is designed to improve college readiness skills, build confidence in accessing college services, and help students address coursework or self-awareness deficiencies. The expected result is increased enrollment in credit-bearing courses during the first year of college.

Sep 11, 2026

Uploaded by Gloria