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The Value of the Substantive Change Process

Explore the value and principles of the substantive change process, learn when a proposal is needed, and discover the challenges and opportunities associated with it.

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The Value of the Substantive Change Process

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  1. The Value of the Substantive Change Process CCCCIO Conference San Diego October 28, 2010

  2. Overview • The value of the process – or how to make it valuable • When is a substantive change proposal needed? • Principles of substantive change • Tracking and timing • Challenges and opportunities 3:35

  3. The Value • Columbia’s “Journey of Substantive Change” • This is a continual process • Institutionalization is required • Focus on building capacity in an effective manner 3:35

  4. Substantive Change: Value of the Process Why do we do this? 3:40 -3:50

  5. Substantive Change: Some Basics When is a proposal needed? 3:50 -4:00

  6. In response to SB 1440, a college removes all local graduation requirements from its existing degrees. Yes. No. It depends on what the local graduation requirements are. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 1

  7. Rio Honda College decides to add degrees designed for transfer to is formerly all CTE offerings. Yes. No. It depends. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 2

  8. MSJC adds two new requirements (6 units) to its 24 unit general education package. Yes. No. It depends. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 3

  9. When should a substantive change proposal be submitted? • As soon as the change is documented or submitted to the state for approval. • When the change is planned. • Three years prior to implementation of the change process. • When a change is 1st proposed locally, that proposal should also be forwarded to ACCJC. 4

  10. Rio Hondo College plans to change its name to Rio Honda college. Yes. No. It depends on why the college is planning a name change. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 5

  11. Mt. SAC changes a required 20 credit hours for an ECE certificate to 30 credit hours. Yes. No. It depends. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 6

  12. San Diego City College is establishing a satellite site at SDSU where a student can complete 45% of a CCC degree. Yes. No. It depends. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 7

  13. Napa Valley College plans to discontinue its vinification program. Yes. No. It depends on why the college is planning the change. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 8

  14. Napa Valley College plans to add a brew master program to its offerings. Yes. No. It depends. Is a substantive change proposal needed? 9

  15. Is a substantive change proposal needed? A college that has always had a large basic skills program plans to introduce a HS diploma program. Yes. No. It depends. 9

  16. Principles Underlying Sub-Change • Encourages change - Implicitly requires change • Anticipates institution will respond to evidence of need for change • Expects institution to undertake change responsibly • Assures institution continue to meet standards through sub-change policy 10

  17. Substantive Change: Some Basics What changes are considered Substantive? 4:00 -4:08

  18. What is a substantive change? • Change in Mission, Scope or Name • Change in degree level • Change in official name • Change in nature of constituency served • Closure of institution • Change in location or geographical area served • Change in location apart from the main campus

  19. What is a substantive change? • Change in Credit Awarded • Increase of 50% or more in number of credit hours awarded for the successful completion of a program • Change from clock hours to credit hours • Change of Ownership or Legal Status • 50% or more of courses for a program or award can be achieved via Distance Ed.

  20. What is a substantive change? • Change in Credit Awarded • Increase of 50% or more in number of credit hours awarded for the successful completion of a program • Change from clock hours to credit hours • Any Other Significant Change • Commission reserves the right to request reports and visits to assess the effects of any change it deems to be a very significant departure from the past

  21. Substantive Change: Some Basics Proposal Requirements 4:08 – 4:10

  22. Report Requirements • Cover Sheet – TOC - Description of change • Description of new Ed program if applicable • Description of planning process • Evidence of sufficient resources • Evidence of internal/external approvals • Evidence eligibility requirements still fulfilled • Evidence standards will be fulfilled • Other information requested

  23. Timing of Proposal Submission • How do you know when it is time to submit a Substantive Change Proposal? 4:10 – 4:15

  24. Integration and Institutionalization • How can the requirements of the substantive change process be integrated into your local planning and processes? (Example Practices) 4:15 – 4:25

  25. Substantive Change: From 50,000ft 4:25 – 4:30

  26. Challenges…and opportunities… 4:30 – 4:55

  27. The Value of the Substantive Change Process • The value of the process – or how to make it valuable • When is a substantive change proposal needed? • Principles of substantive change • Tracking and timing • Challenges and opportunities 4:55 – 5:00

  28. Thank you • www.accjc.org • Core documents and publications • Substantive Change Manual

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