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Graduation Competencies for Math and English

Graduation Competencies for Math and English. Pam Deegan Past President, CCCCIO (Mt. San Jacinto College) Ian Walton President, ASCCC (Mission College, Santa Clara). Today. The History The Future The Fine Print Senate Activities CIO Activities Share Your Ideas.

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Graduation Competencies for Math and English

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  1. Graduation Competenciesfor Math and English Pam Deegan Past President, CCCCIO (Mt. San Jacinto College) Ian Walton President, ASCCC (Mission College, Santa Clara) CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  2. Today The History The Future The Fine Print Senate Activities CIO Activities Share Your Ideas CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  3. HistoryAcademic Senate Process Deliberate and Thoughtful – and Long 1999 Discipline Faculty Fall 2001 Resolution started process - Several plenary session breakouts - 2 statewide hearings (Spring 04) - Background paper (Fall 04) - Local and plenary session debates (04-05) Spring 2005 Formal Recommendation adopted - Voting delegates - Not unanimous but clear majority - Compare with local bond measures CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  4. HistoryWhat was the Proposal? Statewide Minimum Requirements - Associate Degree (NOT…) - Math and English (Reading next?) Math - currently Algebra I English - currently below Freshman Composition Raise one LEVEL CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  5. History - Some Concerns Local Control Existing statewide minimum Inappropriate level ASCCC recommends statewide to BoG Local senate recommends local increase Not Transfer or Certificate Specific Courses Unsuitable Accountability/Fiscal CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  6. History -More Concerns Right Data – Wrong Conclusions It’s Difficult - Shouldn’t do it / education in general It’ll Take Too Long - 2 years, give degree / HS seat time Subgroups of Students Lower success rate / don’t need it Comparable high school data CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  7. HistoryWhy Make the Change? Policy Direction / Public Good Right Thing – not easy (operational…) Right for: - individual students & families - system credibility - California economy - civic health CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  8. History – ReasonsWhy is it Right? Locally – may not be obvious State policy – no brainer Two different reasons – same conclusion Economic - Skills + Living wage + Global Economy Educational Integrity - HS, CSU, UC - General education for degree CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  9. History – ReasonsEconomic Reasons #1 HS Skill Level - Real wage decline - Workforce exceeds job demand “College” Skill Level - Real wage increase - Available jobs exceed workforce Leadership Statements - President Bush - 2006 State of Union + San Jose CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  10. History – ReasonsEconomic Reasons #2 OECD Data - Math/science preparation – Portugal - Leader in technology ?? Employers (local and EDWPAC) - Communicate, calculate, think Leaders - Superintendent O’Connel - BoG President Caplan - Strategic Plan Better Math & English + Achieve Success CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  11. History – ReasonsEducational Reasons Old statewide minimum - After two years of college - General education for degree - Beginning algebra in Math - Below freshman comp in English Matched High School key standard frameworks Below CSU entrance requirements Embarrassing … CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  12. Recent HistoryGathering Support Fall 05 – Fall 06 Other Statewide Constituencies Trustee Board – Politically Important Consultation Council January 06 CIO/CSSO Conference March 06 Resolution Leadership of Pam and Robin Joint Proposal – Basic Skills Initiative CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  13. Recent HistoryWho was in Support ? Academic Senate, CIOs, CSSOs - (academic reasons) Other Internal (political and academic) - Chancellor Drummond - Consultation - CCCTC/SSCCC/CEOCC Other External - President Bush - LAO - Assembly Higher Ed - CA Senate Research CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  14. Recent HistoryBoard of Governors Action Consultation Council, May 06 First Reading, July 06 Second Reading, September 06 Public Comment Period File with Secretary of State Title 5 Regulation Effective, December 06 ? Mandatory for Entering Students, Fall 09 Positive Public Feedback CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  15. The Future Ongoing Board Interest (Retreat) Strategic Plan Goal B2 Basic Skills Initiative College Implementation Success for students in both graduation competencies and basic skills CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  16. The Future – Basic Skills Initiative What is the Initiative? Why is this different? CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  17. Background/History • March 2006 CIO/CSSO Conference • April 2006 Consultation Council • May 2006 Budget Workgroup Meeting – (1) Impromptu pre-meeting conference call (Ian Walton, Pam Deegan, Robin Richards, Randy Lawson), resulting in consensus to delay implementation date of new requirements and aggressively pursue resources to support basic skills student success; (2) identification in the Budget Workgroup meeting of possible funding source – redirection of basic skills overcap funding ($750,000) to support a basic skills initiative and the remainder ($30 million) to be distributed to colleges on a per-basic skills FTES basis • July 2006 – Basic Skills one-time supplement allocated to colleges; expenditure plan required in September 2006 (can review plan by contacting system office) CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  18. Research Phase (Where We are Now) • September/October 2006 – Research phase initiated; $50,000 in research funds allocated through Mt. San Antonio College; research to be conducted by the Center for Student Success • October 2006 – RFA for $700,000 for basic skills statewide professional development sent out to colleges expressing interest through letters of intent; function of the successful college to be to serve as fiscal agent to work with the Academic Senate CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  19. Utilizing the review of literature and effective practices research commissioned by the System Office and conducted by the Center for Student Success, this proposal will facilitate the provision of new system resources to local campuses to improve basic skills instruction. The Center for Student Success proposed to complete their research by February 1, 2007. Based on that projected timeline, this project proposes the following: • Review of the literature on successful basic skills practices • Identification/discussion of effective practices based upon the review of the literature • A self-assessment instrument colleges will use to assess their own status in relationship to effective teaching and learning in basic skills CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

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  23. Summary Process at a Glance • Research • Disseminate information • Assess based on research • Create “menu” concept of best practices/colleges select matches from menu • Teams visit colleges to train for specific menu selections CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  24. The Fine Print More details than you want… www.academicsenate.cc.ca.us “Progress on Math/English” Actual Title 5 Language, §55806 Testing Options – no change Alternative Courses – no change Degree Applicability – no change CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  25. The Fine Print - Level Effective Date, Fall 2009 Satisfactory Grade Same Level, Same Rigor Level is Freshman Composition and Intermediate Algebra (w/ prereq) Not necessarily those historical courses CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  26. The Fine Print - Alternatives Alternative Courses offered by the Math and English Departments Other Departments §55805.5 e “courses in English and mathematics taught in or on behalf of other departments” entrance requirements local curriculum and BoT approval Minimum Qualifications ?? CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  27. Possible Alternatives Math Embedded Vocational Liberal Arts / Critical Thinking English Research/Compare/Advocate Vocational Alternative Focus CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  28. Alternative Examples Antelope Valley – Computer Mathematics Fullerton – Business Mathematics Golden West – Business Communication Golden West – Journalism: Writing for News Media CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  29. The Fine Print - Testing “By completing an assessment conducted pursuant to subchapter 6…” Matriculation regulations New test at new level Degree Applicability Unchanged, local decision CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  30. On Campus ConversationsCurriculum Committees Is the Conversation Happening? Departments – new courses Support Services – examine Tests - rewrite Senate action on requirements CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  31. On Campus ConversationsAlternative Courses Not just Comp and Int Alg Existing Examples Critical Thinking Level/Rigor Math – Embedded Voc / Survey English – Level of Analysis CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  32. ASCCC ActivitiesMath/English ImplementationAd Hoc Committee Co Chairs Barbara Illowsky, Math, De Anza Richard Mahon, Humanities, Riverside Web Site - faculty.rcc.edu/mahon/English_Math.html CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  33. ASCCC Activities Math/English Ad Hoc Gather/Share Alternative Courses Math Anxiety/Learning Research the Effects + Basic Skills Committee - Basic Skills Initiative CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  34. CCCCIO Activities Locally - working with our individual curriculum committees to examine recommended changes and examine appropriate alternatives Statewide – Committed to Basic Skills Initiative CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  35. Thank You “We Can We Should It’s Right It’s Our Job” Senate Rostrum, April 06 CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

  36. Your Ideas and Activities Questions ? Share Ideas….. What Are You Going to Do to Make This a Success on Your Campus? CCLC Conference, Fall 2006 – Pam Deegan, CCCCIO / Ian Walton, ASCCC

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