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Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Basic Skills as the Foundation for Basic Skills as the Foundation for
Student SuccessStudent Success
The Basic Skills InitiativeThe Basic Skills Initiative
Barbara Illowsky, Project Director, Basic Skills Initiative
Rob Johnstone, VP for Instruction, Foothill College, Project Administrator
Mark Lieu, VP of Academic Senate, Steering Committee
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Pre - History 1Pre - History 1Graduation CompetenciesGraduation Competencies
• Academic Senate Conversation– Started 1999– Formal recommendation Spring 2005– Raise math and English standards– Concerns: Barriers, Success Rates, Research
• Other Conversations– Statewide Constituency Groups Fall 2005
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Pre - History 2Pre - History 2A Creative SolutionA Creative Solution
• CIO/CSSO Conference March 2006– Joint resolution on graduation competencies– Identified need to improve basic skills student success
• ASCCC, CIO, CSSO Joint Proposal April 2006– Ian Walton, Pam Deegan, Robin Richards– How Can We Make this Succeed?– Basic Skills Initiative Proposed
• System Budget Workgroup April 2006
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Pre - History 3Pre - History 3 Systemwide SupportSystemwide Support
• Consultation Council May 2006
• Board of Governors July & Sep 2006– Agreement to move forward on both
• Graduation Competencies• Basic Skills Initiative
– 06-07 Existing Funds Redirected– Request for Future Year Funds– Connection with Strategic Plan– 3 Phase Project
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Basic Skills Initiative, the System Office Basic Skills Initiative, the System Office & the System Strategic Plan& the System Strategic Plan
• Goal Area B
Student Success and Readiness
– Strategy B1
Basic Skills as the Foundation for
Student Success – Strategy B2
Assessment and Placement
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
October 2006 - Phase 1 Begins October 2006 - Phase 1 Begins Research & Lit. ReviewResearch & Lit. Review
• Research phase initiated
• $50,000 in research funds allocated through Mt. San Antonio College
• Research conducted by the Center for Student Success (RP Group)
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
The Research included The Research included the following:the following:
1. Review of the literature on successful basic skills practices
Identification/discussion of effective practices based upon the review
2. Self-assessment instrument for colleges to assess their own status
3. Cost / Revenue Estimation Tool
More details http://css.rpgroup.org
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Working Definition of Basic SkillsWorking Definition of Basic Skills
“Basic skills are those foundation skills in reading, writing, mathematics, learning skills, study skills and English as a Second Language which are necessary for students to succeed in college level work.”
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
The Results of the Research The Results of the Research included the following areasincluded the following areas
1. Organizational / Administrative Practices (7)
2. Program Components (4)
3. Staff Development (5)
4. Instructional Practices (10)
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Examples of Research ResultsExamples of Research Results
1. Developmental education is a clearly stated institutional priority
2. Orientation, assessment and placement are mandatory for all new students
3. Faculty play a primary role in planning/ implementation of staff development activities
4. Developmental education program addresses holistic development of all aspects of the student
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
March 2007 - March 2007 - Phase 2 Begins Phase 2 Begins Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
• RFA for $700,000 for basic skills statewide professional development sent out to colleges in November 06
• College to work with the Academic Senate on planning and delivery
• Grant awarded to Foothill/De Anza
• Subcontract with Academic Senate
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Steering CommitteeSteering Committee
Chair: Barbara Illowsky, Projector Director
Committee members include: 6 faculty (math, English, counseling, ESL, reading, humanities), 3 CSSOs, 3 CIOs, 1 CEO,
Role: Advise on Teams & Regional Meetings
Advise on Materials and Communications
Work with Supporter Groups
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
February - May 2007February - May 2007
1. Develop qualifications for Teams of Specialists
2. Identify team members (4 to 7 faculty members, CIO, CSSO, RP)
– selected by representative organization
3. Identify and schedules campuses for regional meetings
4. Make Conference/Institute Presentations
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
May - August 2007May - August 2007 Initial Regional Meetings Initial Regional Meetings
May 11 American River College
May 18 Mt San Antonio College
June 13 Mission College
August 8 Ventura College
August 24 San Diego Mesa College
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Fall 2007Fall 2007 More Regional Meetings More Regional Meetings
September 14 – Desert, S. Orange Co., Monterey Bay, Central Coast
September 21 – Riverside, N. Orange Co., East Bay
September 28 – S. Central Valley, S.F. Peninsula, Far North
October 12 – L.A., N. Central Valley, North Bay, Far North
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Regional Meetings Regional Meetings ContentContent
Provide information to colleges:
1. Results of Research Phase
2. Self Assessment/Inquiry Tool
3. Creation of College Plans- selection of projects
- outcomes / evaluation
- costs / funding
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Fall 2007 - Phase 3 Begins Fall 2007 - Phase 3 Begins Local ImplementationLocal Implementation
• Based on the research and professional development colleges create plan
• Need for ongoing implementation funding
• Budget Change proposal for 2007 – 08
• $33 million redirected basic skills funds
• Distribution formula ? (FTES or Project)
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
20082008Implementation ContinuesImplementation Continues
• Need for ongoing new funding
• BCP for 08-09 ??? New Money ???
• Need for ongoing research to provide additional options
• Need for ongoing additional professional development
• Evaluation – What? When? Who?
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
What Does this have to do with CIOs What Does this have to do with CIOs and CSSOs ?and CSSOs ?
• Transfer, Degree and Vocational students all need to succeed in basic skills
• We need to collaborate to make this work – basic skills or vocational or transfer
classroom instructors– counselors, librarians– support staff, administrators
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Are you Confused??Are you Confused??BSI – A Quick SummaryBSI – A Quick Summary
• Research Phase Completed
• Professional Development Phase this year– Disseminate research results– Colleges assess based on research– Colleges select projects and create plan– All the while, regional training is occurring
• Local Implementation begins Fall 07
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007Academic Senate for California Community Colleges – CIO/CSSO Conference – March 2007
Please Join UsPlease Join Us
• Spread the Word• Help Generate Support from All Your Colleagues• Come to Regional Meetings• Check Web Site for Updates• This has the Potential to Completely Change the
Way Our Students Succeed
• Thank you
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