Transcript BASIC SKILLS INITIATIVE Research & Professional

Basic Skills as the Foundation for
Student Success
The 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 2007
Pre - History 1
Graduation 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
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Pre - History 2
A Creative Solution
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CIO/CSSO Conference March 2006
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ASCCC, CIO, CSSO Joint Proposal April 2006
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Joint resolution on graduation competencies
Identified need to improve basic skills student success
Ian Walton, Pam Deegan, Robin Richards
How Can We Make this Succeed?
Basic Skills Initiative Proposed
System Budget Workgroup April 2006
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Pre - History 3
Systemwide 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
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Basic Skills Initiative, the System Office
& 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
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October 2006 - Phase 1 Begins
Research & 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)
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The Research included
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
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Working 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.”
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The Results of the Research
included the following areas
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Organizational / Administrative Practices (7)
Program Components (4)
Staff Development (5)
Instructional Practices (10)
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Examples 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
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March 2007 - Phase 2 Begins
Professional 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
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Steering 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
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February - 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
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May - August 2007
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
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Fall 2007
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
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Regional Meetings
Content
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
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Fall 2007 - Phase 3 Begins
Local 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)
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2008
Implementation 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?
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What Does this have to do with CIOs
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
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Are you Confused??
BSI – 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
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Please Join Us
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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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