Student Success Act Senate B ill 1456 ( student Success AND SUPPORT Program)

1. Student Success Act Senate Bill 1456(student Success AND SUPPORT Program) Presented to Board of Trustees Delecia J. Nunnally, Dean of Counseling & Special Services October 15, 2013

2. Objectives • Purpose of Student Success Act SB 1456 • 2. Core components within SB 1456 • 3. Implications of SB 1456 to students, counseling and campus community • 4. Chancellor’s office timelines/funding • 5. Delta College Fall 2013 Plans- Next Steps

3. Student Success Act SB 1456 • In 2010, Legislation was introduced to implement important elements of the Student Success Task Force recommendations • In September 2012, Senate Bill 1456 changed the law known as the Matriculation Act to the Seymour-Campbell Student Success Act of 2012. SB 1456 amended the matriculation program to frame the Task Force’s vision of student success and support services • Effective January 1, 2013 Matriculation Program is now known as “Student Success and Support Program”

4. Purpose/Focus of SB 1456 The purpose of SB 1456 is to increase CCC student access and success by providing effective core matriculation services, including orientation, assessment, and counseling. The focus of SB 1456 is on the entering students’ transition into college by providing a foundation for student achievement

5. SB 1456 Core Components • SB 1456 provides the statutory authority for the BOG to require/mandate that: • Students participate in orientation, assessment and education planning • Colleges receiving student success program funds must implement a common assessment and accountability scorecard • Students must meet academic progress to be eligible for the BOG Fee Waiver

6. Implications to Students • Assessment before course registration helps a student learn more about their study skills, English language proficiency and Math skills Implications to Instruction/Student Services • The Chancellor’s office believes that using a common assessment instrument will more accurately determine the skill levels of entering students and ensure placement into appropriate coursework. Information from the common assessment would be used to determine students’ needs for additional support • Delta College has yet to determine if we will use Common assessment (CCCCO has not developed tool) CORE SERVICE #1 ASSESSMENT

7. Implications to Students • Orientation services provides students with information concerning campus procedures, academic expectations, and financial assistance Implications to Instruction/Student Services • New Student Group Advising • EOPS/CARE orientations • Puente orientations • AFFIRM orientations • Athletic Express orientations • Mt House orientations • MESA-STEM-FOSTER YOUTH Core Service #2 ORIENTATION

8. Implications to Students • Counseling assist students in exploring educational and career interests by developing an education plan that leads to a course selections related to the students academic and career goals Implications to Counseling • Abbrieviated SEP -NSGA 1st semester course plan -Guidance class course plans • Comprehensive SEP (based on course of study) Core Service #3 STUDENT EDUCATION PLAN (SEP)

9. Proposed SB 1456 Student Success & Support Program Credit Funding Formula Students Served at the College College’s Potential Population of Students to Receive Services College Match Initial Orientation**10% Initial Assessment**10% Abbreviated SEP**10% Counseling/Advising 15% Comprehensive SEP 35% At Risk Follow-Up Svc 15% Other Follow-Up Svc 5% 3:1 Unduplicated Credit Student Headcount* (academic year = summer, fall, winter, spring) Base Funding Floor $35K or 10% (whichever is greater) 40% 60%

10. Student Success Act of 2012 (SB 1456)Student Success & Support Program Planning & Implementation Timeline Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Fiscal Year 2016-2017 • Implementation Year 3: • FY 16-17 allocations based on 15-16 year-end data reported • 50% of prior year funding guaranteed (returns to 95% thereafter) • Legislative report due July 1, 2016 • Implementation Year 2: • FY 15-16 allocations based on 14-15 year-end data reported • Application of funding formula begins this year • 80% of prior year funding guaranteed • System-level Planning Year: • Implementation workgroups convened October 2012 to develop proposals for title 5 Matriculation revisions, new allocation formula, & revised MIS data elements & definitions • New program planning & budget process developed • SB 1456 effective January 1, 2013 • District/College-Level Implementation Year 1: • Program plans & budgets submitted • Continue to ensure accurate & complete data reporting • Allocations remain consistent as prior year, new formula not applied • Legislative implementation report due July 1, 2014 (biannually thereafter) • District/College-Level Planning Year: • Allocations based on enrollment only, new formula not applied • Funding targeted to core services of orientation, assessment, counseling educational plans( 1 year exemption permitted by request) • Develop program plans • Implement MIS changes & ensure accurate & complete data reporting • Regulations effective October 19, 2013

11. Next steps – Fall 2013 PLANS • Present at Board of Trustees, Flex Day and Shared Goverance committees the impact of Student Success Act to students and campus community • Update “all” board policies and procedures impacted by SS Act, including enrollment priorities and academic probation. Present at Policies & Procedures and President’s Council for approval • Begin programming new MIS data elements to track/capture new requirements • Identify where student orientations occur, outside of counseling, and determine if they meet funding requirements • Create Student Success and Support Program committee to reflect new regulatory requirements (discontinue MSAC) • Identify staffing needs, revise job descriptions to meet SS Act and Title 5 requirements • Continue attending all SSSP trainings/summits (AS/VPI, AS/VPSS, Dean of Counseling attended CCCCO Student Success Summit on Sept 23-24, 2013)

12. Conclusion Senate Bill 1456 re-purpose and re-focus Matriculation on core services of orientation, assessment, and counseling to assist entering students’ transition to college. SB 1456 provides a solid foundation for student achievement. THANK YOU