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FULLERTON COLLEGE STRATEGIC PLAN: 2011 – 2013 2011-2012 ACTION PLANS PROGRESS REPORT

Goal 1: Fullerton College will improve student learning and achievement. Objective 1: Address the needs of under-prepared students.

Action Resources Responsibility Timeframe Outcomes Progress

Action 1.1.1 The Academic Support Center – Skills Center will expand software designed to strengthen student success.

Academic Support Center Funds

Skills Center staff and Faculty

2011-12: Planning and module designs 2012-2013: Implementing modules

Customize Content Delivery to strengthen student success in content courses

Student pre and post-tests, collect, assess, and evaluate data

Completed – Word Smart Software for Reading 142 students. Student post surveys completed and collected for 2011-12.

Action 1.1.2 The Academic Support Center – Skills Center will assess self-paced learning materials for students

Academic Support Center staff (no funds needed)

Skills Center Instructional Assistants

2011-2012: Evaluate current procedure and streamline

Improve access and usability of self-paced learning materials for students

Created mock state board exam for Cosmetology students.

Action 1.1.3 The Academic Support Center – Skills Center will expand workshop offerings

Academic Support Center funds

Skills Center Instructional Assistants

2011-2013: Create and deliver student and faculty surveys on effectiveness of workshops Collect, assess and evaluate data

Improve learning strategies, critical thinking, and writing

Ongoing- Workshops for Incite, SDSI, and Cosmetology. Individual programs collected student surveys.

Action 1.1.4 The Academic Support Center – Skills Center will continue to research and expand ESL and Reading Software and Printed Material


Skills Center Instructional Assistants and Faculty

2011- 2013 Continue to research and expand

Improve the diversity, quality, and quantity of ESL and Reading software and printed material selection

Completed. Purchased new Reading software. Continue to research and expand in 2013.

Action 1.1.5 The Academic Support Center – Skills Center will install Smart Classroom Technology in room 801C


Academic Support Center Director and Academic Computing Technology

2011-2013: Purchase Equipment

Improve instruction Enhance workshops

Projected purchase in spring 2013, pending available ASC funds.

Action 1.1.6 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will expand the Incite Program

Basic Skills Funds Academic Support Center funds

Director of Academic Support Center Tutoring Center Coordinator, Dean of Counseling, Athletic Head Coaches

2011-2012: Expand program 2012-2013: Probable expansion

Student pre and post surveys Maintain accessibility to all intercollegiate athletes Improvement in student success and retention

Student post surveys currently being collected. Expanded enrollment from 378 in 2010 to 405 in 2012. Increased Coach Liaisons from one in 2011 to two in 2012. Funding amount decreased by nearly 50%, while number of student athletes increased. A total of 46 student athletes transferred–an all-time high.

Action 1.1.7 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will offer enhanced Conversation Groups


Tutoring Center Coordinator; Ellen Rosen, ESL Faculty

2011-2012: create advanced conversation groups 2012-2013: add pronunciation practice

Student pre and post surveys

Student success and retention improvement based on time spent taking advantage of tutoring and based on tutor records

Student pre and post surveys completed. Evaluation has not been completed.

Action 1.1.8 The Academic Support Center – Writing Center will expand and enhance writing workshops for

Academic Support Center

Writing Center Coordinator

Expand during 2011-2012 Possible expansion during 2012-2013

Improve course success of English language learners

Look at course success

Offering more workshops and new workshop format.

Evaluation not yet

English language learners

rates of students who participate in workshops

completed.

Action 1.1.9 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will fund an enhanced ESL Specialist



2011: Begin offering group tutoring Assess half-way through first semester Regular assessment at the end of each semester through surveys, informal interaction with students

Increase the number of students who receive tutoring Improve student success and retention

Basic Skills funding no long available—activities rolled into ASC funding.

Informal assessment resulted in discontinuance of structured group tutoring and offer only individual appointment tutoring. Evaluation not yet available.

Action 1.1.10 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will expand Entering Scholars Program (ESP) Tutors


Tutoring Center Coordinator, ESP Faculty Co-Trainer, Basic Skills Coordinator

2011-2012: Expansion (from 6 classes in 2010-11 to 16 classes in 2011-12) 2012-13: Probable expansion

Identify growth in awareness and use of campus support resources, specifically in the Academic Support Center. This is measured through pre and post surveys Student success and retention improvement based on time spent taking advantage of tutoring and based on tutor records

Student success and retention improvement based on passing grades

Student pre and post surveys completed. Growth: 16 sections offered in 2011 and 19 sections in 2012 Evaluation of program completed and outcomes assessed by Basic Skills Evaluation of program completed and outcomes assessed by Basic Skills

and completion of the course

Action 1.1.11 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will institute a Cosmetology Study Hour


Director Academic Support Center Director, Tutoring Center Coordinator, Cosmetology faculty

2011-12: Begin Pilot Program 2012-13: Continue program fall, spring, and summer

Provide structured study hall environment that includes workshops and directed learning activities (DLAs) Increase student success at each course level measured through retention and success data Increase the overall success rate on the state board exam measured by student pass rates

Provided faculty driven structured study hall environment that included workshops and directed learning activities (DLAs). Cosmetology faculty & Skills Center designed online practice state board test.

Evaluation of pilot program not yet available. Student pre and post surveys completed.

Action 1.1.12 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will pilot a Student Diversity Success Initiative (SDSI)

Academic Support Center, Counseling

Director Academic Support Center Director, Tutoring Center Coordinator, Dean of Counseling

2011-12: Planning, and implementation of Pilot Program

Pre-survey, post-survey, collect, assess and evaluate data

Partner with Counseling, and other student services to increase the success, retention, graduation, and transfer of “at risk” students, and African American and Latino males Identify youths’ growth and awareness of

Student post surveys completed and collected. Total of 81 students completed pilot in spring 11; total of 59 students currently enrolled. Math component added Funding for pilot ended in spring 11; Pilot rolled into Academic Support Center’s budget. Evaluation completed for spring 2011.

various campus support resources.

Action 1.1.13 The Academic Support Center-Writing Center will expand and enhance writing workshops



Expand, 2011-2012 Possible expansion, 2012-2013

Improve course success of under-prepared students

Look at course success rates of students who participate in workshops


Evaluation not yet completed.

Action 1.1.14 The Academic Support Center – Writing Center will require staff development for hourly tutors



Create activities, fall 2011 Require completion of one activity per semester, 2012-2013

Improve course success of under-prepared students Compare course success rates of students who participated in Writing Center tutoring before and after the staff development requirement was implemented

Enhanced tutor training to work with underprepared students more effectively.

Evaluation not yet available.

Action 1.1.15 The Academic Support Center – Writing Center will offer advanced tutoring certification



Investigate requirements/programs for advanced tutor certification, 2011-2012 Implement advanced training program, 2012-2013

Improve course success of under-prepared students

Compare course success rates of students who participated in Writing Center tutoring with and without tutors with advanced certification

Completed: Tutors have opportunity to become CRLA certified at level 2 & 3 or advanced levels.

Evaluation not yet available.

Action 1.1.16 The Academic Support Center – Writing Center will work with departments to develop Directed Learning Activities (DLAs)

Basic Skills Funds Academic Support Center

Writing Center Coordinator, Academic Support Center Staff, Faculty from across campus

Create activities, 2011-2012 Beginning offering DLAs, spring 2012 Possible expansion, 2012-2013

Improve course success of under-prepared students Look at course success rates of students who complete DLAs

In progress.

Action 1.1.17 The Business & CIS Division will complete the restructuring of curriculum to clarify career tracks into four discipline areas

Faculty Time. No financial resources needed

CIS program faculty and department coordinator

Complete by end of Spring 2013.

Redesigned certificate and degree programs

Restructuring of the curriculum is almost complete, with student learning outcomes and curriculum revisions submitted to the curriculum process.

Action 1.1.18 Faculty from the Business & CIS Division will participate in the CTE-OC regional program advisory committee initiative

VTEA funds will provide travel and finance membership in CTE-OC. Responsibility: CTE Deans

CTE Deans Fall 2011 through Spring 2012

Faculty representatives from FC CTE programs will attend regional meetings and share pertinent industry information

Representatives from all program areas within the division, with the exception of Real Estate, attended regional advisory committee meetings hosted by CTE-OC. The information was shared with division members with particular focus on the changing uses of technology and new applications in the workplace.

Action 1.1.19 The Business & CIS Division will participate in the pilot project, Employment Outcomes project

VTEA grant funds will fund this project

VTEA director and Director of Institutional Research.

Fall 2011 through Spring 2012

Completed survey information will be utilized to improve FC CTE programs and student success

This activity is expected to be completed this year. Its completion was delayed due to the passing of the college’s institutional researcher

Action 1.1.20 The Counseling Division will implement an online assessment appointment system for students to access

ESars Assessment/ Matriculation

Pilot Spring Semester 2012

Students will have ample time to review and prepare for the assessment test Decreasing test anxiety and increasing student success

Assessment appointment system was implemented on 2-12-12. 8,147 student’s scheduled their assessment test using the ESARS appointment system. Ninety six percent of students surveyed understand the importance of the assessment process and choose not to defer their exam for another testing date.

Action 1.1.21 The Counseling Division - Career & Life Planning Center will present as part of Freshman Orientation Week

CLP Center Staff, CACareerCafe, CLPC Website, FC Catalog

Janine Cirrito, Coordinator

Aug 2011 To be continued with possible enhancements for Fall 2012

Students will develop awareness of Career Planning Process (Steps 1-3)

37 students attended while 95% found the session informative and would recommend this workshop to other students

Action 1.1.22 The Counseling Division will modify DSS orientation strategies for potential and newly enrolled DSS students

Web design assistance. Staff time for presenting orientations

DSS faculty and staff Have plan in place by February 2012 and on-going

Appropriate placement (FC or SCE) based upon assessment scores Appropriate unit load resulting in higher completion, success rates

95% of incoming HS students completed orientation.

Action 1.1.23 The Counseling Division will educate high school special education staff about readiness criteria

Various methods of communication to effectively reach the target population

DSS faculty and staff Begin November 2011 and on-going

Students with appropriate college readiness skills will be more successful – resulting in high success rates in DSS students

Readiness criteria published on DSS website and included by link in correspondences to all feeder HS Spec Ed.

for a credit institution so these can be incorporated into their students’ transition planning

overall.

Depts.

Action 1.1.24 The Counseling Division will develop an online orientation available to Veterans prior to their discharge and prior to enrolling at FC

Web Design assistance Staff time for creating online orientation

VRC Director Begin Fall 2012 Veteran students will be better prepared prior to discharge and enrolling in classes and will have an increased likelihood of success

Outline of orientation in draft format. Web Design class will create a new VRC webpage then the OL orientation will be developed and posted.

Action 1.1.25 The Counseling Division will increase the number of service area, first time students who apply, complete orientation and assessment during the first month of open application

SARS Call software & communication hardware, campus website, CCC Apply application, staff for high school presentations

Stewart Kimura, Greg Menchaca, Rolando Sanabria

Fall 2011-Spring 2012 More service area, first time students will complete application, the orientation (and receive minimum score on exit quiz) and assessment during the first month of open registration

Implemented enhanced registration process. Number of students included in Enhanced Reg cohort: fall 2011 (945 students), spring 2012 (101 students), fall 2012 (1057).

Action 1.1.26 The Financial Aid Department will implement more efficient methods of communicating with and serving students applying for financial aid.

Financial Aid Office Director of Financial Aid Implementation in fall 2012

Students will be better equipped to understand all eligibility components of Federal Student Aid Time to receive aid will be shorter Faster service wait line

SAP workshops are now mandatory for students filing appeals. This has led to an appeal approval rate of > 90%, VS. < 40% last spring 2012. Over 3500 students qualified for the first disbursement the first week of school. To date (10/12), 4525 students have been paid Pell Grants/ Our wait times have averaged approximately

10 minutes this semester, vs. three hours two years ago. This is due to our new Q Less system implemented fall 2012. Also, students now receive a telephone call back the same day vs. up to 72 hours previously, due to new phone system. Our Facebook page has gone from 135 “Fans” in July 2011 to 1,483 in October 2012. Students like the round the clock access and answers when and where they want it.

Action 1.1.27 The Fine Arts Division will use writing samples in general education classes to identify and under prepared students

No special resources needed - activity will be conducted by general education faculty

Dean of Fine Arts and Department Coordinators

2012-13 Referrals to Writing and Skills Center

Pilot program initiated in Art History (Spring 2012); full division to engage in Spring 2013.

Action 1.1.28 The Humanities Division will administer a survey of intervention strategies in basic skills English courses with follow up activities

Photocopying English Department Coordinator

Planning: Fall 2011 Implementation: Spring 2012

At the end of the semester, students will report increased use of support services on campus

Survey form designed during Fall 2012 and waiting English Department review November 2012 before being administered.

Action 1.1.29 The Humanities Division will conduct workshops focusing on teaching strategies in department

None English Department Coordinator

Planning: Fall 2011 Implementation: Spring 2012

Positive survey results of department members attending the workshops.

11/29/11 The Department conducted a three-hour workshop on “Closing the Achievement Gap”

meetings And on 3/27/12 conducted a three- hour workshop on Adapting to Changing Student Populations.

Action 1.1.30 The Humanities Division will expand the Entering Scholars Program (ESP) in Basic Skills English and Reading classes

Basic Skills Initiative funding

BSI Special Projects Director (with support from English Department Coordinator and Reading Department Coordinator)

Fall 2011 and Spring 2012

Identify growth in awareness and use of various campus support resources. This is measured by student pre and post surveys --Student success and retention improvement based on time spent taking advantage of tutoring, based on tutor records and surveys Student success and retention improvement based on passing grades and completion of the course

In Fall 2011, 16 sections were offered. (Up from 6 sections in 2010) In Spring 2012, 21 sections offered. Student pre and post surveys were completed. Evaluation of program was completed and outcomes assessed __________________ The Reading Department is teaching two Read 36, Read 56, and Read 96 ESP courses. Read 96 ESP has been taught for five semesters. New additional sections: Read 36; and Read 56 are in their third semester. __________________ In fall 2011, English offered 10 Entering Scholars Program (ESP) sections. In spite of the significant reduction in the total number of sections offered in 2012 for English 39, 59 and 60, we are offering 13 sections of ESP this fall.

Action 1.1.31 The Library will assess English 60 & Reading library instruction sessions on one identified student learning outcome

LanSchool classroom management software for assessment distribution & data collection Librarian time to create & distribute assessments, collect & analyze data, and revise instruction

Instruction librarian will develop assessment with input from librarians and collect data for analysis. Librarians will all assess library instruction sessions, analyze and use data to strengthen instruction sessions

Assessments will be given throughout semester to all Reading classes and at least ¼ of all English 60 LISs Collect data for librarians to analyze towards the end of the semester Analyze & revise instruction at the end of the semester Repeat process every third semester

Improve and/or strengthen library instruction sessions for Reading and English 60 classes

Assessment was conducted Spring 2012 Data was collected and analyzed. Librarians discussed how we would use data to strengthen sessions. Assessments will be conducted again Fall 2012, but the targeted group will be general sessions instead of English 60 classes with the same SLO.

Action 1.1.32 The Library will create pre- and post-tests to assess online instruction modules for Reading 142

Medium for distributing assessment (e.g., web service or paper) Time for Reading faculty to create & grade assessments, analyze data, and make improvements on instruction modules

Instruction & circulation librarians will create tests in collaboration with Read142 instructors. To be administered by Reading faculty

Pre- and post-test to be administered Analyze data Evaluate findings and modify the Reading 142 instruction module to improve student results Repeat process every third semester

Improve and/or strengthen online instruction modules

Instead of a pre and post tests, Reading 142 students working on the lab completed an assessment after going through the online tutorial. Data was analyzed and shared with instructors. Instruction module has since been revised and will be reassessed Fall 2012.

Action 1.1.33 The Library will assess workshops on one identified SLO for each workshop topic


Instruction librarian will develop assessment with input from librarians and collect data for analysis Librarians will all assess library instruction sessions, analyze and use data to strengthen

Assessments will be given to all students attending workshops during semesters when workshops are offered. Collect data for librarians to analyze towards the end of the semester.

Improve and/or strengthen library workshop instruction

Due to a continued drop in library workshop attendance over the last few years, these drop-in sessions have been discontinued to focus efforts on new instructional ideas (i.e., class visits called

instruction sessions Analyze & revise instruction at the end of the semester Assess during semesters when not assessing LISs Repeat every third semester.

Lightning Sessions and student research consultations).

Action 1.1.34 The Library will assess library-owned-laptop users’ computing devices and software needs and preferences

Circulation staff for the distribution of the survey to laptop borrowers Librarian time to create & distribute assessments, collect & analyze data, and implement changes

Circulation and Systems librarians

Write a survey for library-owned laptop users Survey library-owned laptop users Assess results Revise laptop program, as necessary Revise survey, as necessary

Add results of findings to library technology plan so budgeting for future purchases will be allocated for computing devices and software. Implement changes to circulation policy if necessary

Conducted survey of library laptop users in Fall 2011. Results will be used for purchasing new equipment unless there is no new funding by Spring 2013. If we cannot purchase equipment in Spring 2013, we will have to conduct a new survey of students’ computing needs to capture changes.

Action 1.1.35 The Library will assess its website usability

Online software; Survey Monkey Librarian time to create & distribute assessments, collect & analyze data, and revise website, as required

Systems Librarian Write a survey for library website users Survey library website users Assess results Revise library website Repeat survey every two years

Improve and/or strengthen the usability of the library website

This survey was postponed to Fall 2013 in order not to inundate students with surveys in Fall 2012. First assessment expected in the Spring 2014.

Action 1.1.36 The Library will evaluate the need for orientations on functional aspects of using the library (printers, computers, wireless, etc.)

Library staff to distribute and collect surveys Librarian time to create & distribute assessments, collect & analyze data, and design new library orientation if needed

Circulation Librarian Write a survey for student participants of freshman library orientations Expand freshman library orientations Administer survey Assess results of survey. Revise freshman library orientations

Improve and/or develop new student orientation

Questionnaire written to assess the interest in new student library orientations. Will be administered in Fall 2012. A new student orientation will be offered in fall 2013 if there is sufficient interest. (“Sufficient interest” defined as at least 50% of respondents).

Action 1.1.37 The Mathematics Division will improve the placement processes

Professional expert funds to investigate alternative placement methods and/or create self-placement tools

Dean of Mathematics, Dean of Counseling, Mathematics and Counseling faculty, Matriculation Officer, Assessment Coordinator

Investigation in Fall 2011, with possible implementation for Fall 2012 registration cycle

An informed self-placement process for mathematics Tools for students to assist in self-placement Better coordination between mathematics and Counseling Acceptance of the CSU Early Assessment Program

Over the past year we have developed a series of agreements with local area high schools to allow students to waive the placement test and place directly into a transfer-level math course. Such agreements range from the use of the EAP test, to a verification that students have successfully completed an acceptable senior year math course. When students do take the placement test, we have worked to better define the courses they are placing into and providing them with more information from which to determine if they need to

work with counseling to look at other options in their initial placement.

Action 1.1.38 The Mathematics Division will create alternative pathways through the math sequence for non-STEM majors

Professional Expert funds for faculty to investigate and design new course(s)

Mathematics Division Basic Skills Committee, Course Coordinators, Division Curriculum Representative

Develop curriculum during 2011 – 2012 for implementation Fall 2013

An new Intermediate Algebra class for non-STEM majors

In fall 2013, we will offer for the first time MATH 043F, an Intermediate Algebra course for students planning on enrolling in MATH 100 or MATH 120. This will be a more applications-based course meeting the needs of the non-major.

Action 1.1.39 The Mathematics Division will incorporate “just-in-time remediation” into developmental courses

Funds to develop remediation tools

Mathematics Division Basic Skills Committee

Develop in 2011 - 2012 for possible implementation in Fall 2012

Needs of under-prepared students will be met in the classroom

We are continuing to investigate and as we adopt new textbooks will look for those which incorporate remedial skills through.

Action 1.1.40 The Mathematics Division will develop orientation tools for potential online math students to better prepare them for online classes

Funds to purchase resources

Online Instructors within the Mathematics Division

Develop in 2011 – 2012 for implementation in Fall 2012

Students will be provided with information on the nature of online math classes prior to enrolling

We have included a message in the class schedule to better inform students about the workload and other differences in taking math courses online verses face-to-face to face. We are developing a standard email that will be sent to all students enrolled in online math courses noting important requirements and other

things they should be aware of before attempting math online.

Action 1.1.41 The Natural Sciences Division will maintain & expand GPS2 efforts

STEM/GPS2 Coordinator Dedicated space for tutoring and support Supplies/Materials

FC CEO/CIO FC CEO/CIO Increase student success and retention by 1%

Over 275 students participated in supplemental instruction and peer assisted learning from Jan – May 2012. Outreach was provided to over 1700 Junior high/high school/college students from Oct 1, 2011 to Sept 1, 2012. 260 Junior high/high school students participated in summer programs. Tutoring/mentoring in local elementary schools and Anaheim Achieves was provided by a special group of 14 FC future teacher ambassadors. 8 future teachers attended a special CSUF summer science program that was co-sponsored by NASA and Growth Sector along with receiving informal project-based science training. The total number of participants/students served through ENGAGE in STEM since Oct 1 is

approximately 925 (duplicated head count); 2525 including outreach. Jo Wu has hired students to work doing peer-assisted learning (PAL). Ben Crowell has coordinated with the students who run the PAL program in Rooms 415-P and 415.

Action 1.1.42 The Natural Sciences Division will continue maximizing student potential (advising and tutoring STEM majors)

STEM/ GPS2 Coordinator/Counselor Dedicated space for tutoring and support Supplies/Materials

FC CEO/CIO TBD Increase student success and retention by 1%

To date there are 288 students in the MSP data base including the 38 STEM FYE students.

Action 1.1.43 The Natural Sciences Division will request a counselor be trained to specialize in STEM majors

Dedicated STEM counselor

FC CEO/CIO/CSSO TBD Increase student success and retention by 1%

There is a specific part time counselor/advisor to the STEM First Yr Experience (FYE), MSP/other STEM students, and soon to be CTE STEM-related students, this is in addition to any regular work being done by full time counselors with STEM students. Some STEM Majors Guides for counselors are required.

Action 1.1.44 The Natural Sciences Division will provide science field experiences to engage and motivate students

Clear out room 402-P to prepare a field staging area in 400 Bldg

Science faculty and FC facilities staff

Fall 2011 Increase student success and retention by 1%

In addition to what is being provided through Math/Science credit course work, over 14 special ENGAGE in STEM field experiences have been offered since

10/1/11 to the present with over 225 students participating.

Action 1.1.45 The Physical Education Division will expand orientation strategies for new student-athletes. Enroll in Counseling Class

Counseling Athletic Academic Counselor

Expand 2011-12 Student-Athletes develop current Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Increased the number of sessions for the Football students because it’s the largest group Added new Financial Aid regulations to help students understand the process Allocated more time to ensure every student that attended group advising had an educational plan Enrolled 25 student athletes in Counseling course Fall 2012 and Enrolled 45 students Fall 2011

Action 1.1.46 The Physical Education Division will strengthen testing in core classes for student athlete transfer

Title III Incite Director 2011-12 Improved Student Athlete Success

Working with Incite Director to assess whether outcome has been met.

Action 1.1.47 The Physical Education Division will continue to track retention/transfer Success rates of athletes

Dean of Physical Education and Athletics

2011-12 Improved communication of the roll student athletes play at the college

The new Dean in the division will be working with researcher to gather data to assess whether the action was completed. For 2011-12: 32 student-athletes

graduated w/AA; 86 student-athletes transferred to a 4-year institution; and 56 student-athletes received athletic scholarships.

Action 1.1.48 The Social Sciences Division will ensure divisional participation in existing and future Basic Skills initiatives

Division Dean 2011 -- 2013 Improved course success of under-prepared students

Every semester the Division has had at least one faculty member involved in Basic Skills activities.

Action 1.1.49 The Social Sciences Division will expand the use of tutors and interns in selected sections of course offerings in the Division

Basic Skills Student Success


Funding has been provided for selected sections of Spring 2013 courses.

Action 1.1.50 The Social Sciences Division will introduce faculty to Reading Apprenticeship techniques developed through the Strategic Literacy Initiative and encourage use of these techniques in selected sections


Josh Ashenmiller provided information and made a presentation to all faculty at a Division Meeting.

Goal 1: Fullerton College will improve student learning and achievement. Objective 2: Increase course retention and success.




Director Academic Support Center Director, Tutoring Center Coordinator, Cosmetology faculty.

2011-12: Begin Pilot Program 2012-13: Continue program fall, spring, and summer




Action 1.2.2 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will expand the Incite Program.










Pre-survey, post-survey, collect, assess and evaluate data

Partner with Counseling, and other student services to increase the success, retention, graduation, and transfer of “at risk” students, and African American and Latino males Identify youths’ growth and awareness of various campus support resources

Student post surveys completed and collected. Total of 81 students completed pilot in spring 11; total of 59 students currently enrolled. Math component added Funding for pilot ended in spring 11; Pilot rolled into Academic Support Center’s budget. Evaluation completed for spring11.

Action 1.2.4 The Academic Support Center – Writing Center will evaluate the effectiveness of on-line tutoring


Writing Center Coordinator, English faculty

Investigate feasibility of on-line tutoring for students in on-line English classes Pilot on-line tutoring for students enrolled in on-line writing courses, 2012-2013

Measure course retention and success rates of students who use on-line tutoring

In progress.

Action 1.2.5 The Counseling Division will expand workshops/specialized trainings in the ACL including workshops for DSS students on

Materials and staffing for additional trainings and workshops.

DSS faculty and staff Begin Spring 2012 Increase success, retention and completion rates in DSS students Reduce the percentage of DSS students on academic probation and

Number of workshops have increased 30%. Number of workshop topics has increased 40%.

academic probation. dismissal

Action 1.2.6 The Counseling Division will expand specialized counseling to include appointments for DSS students on academic probation

Adjunct counselor DSS Director and Dean Begin Spring 2012 Increase success, retention and completion rates in DSS students. Reduce the percentage of DSS students on academic probation and dismissal

In planning process.

Action 1.2.7 The Counseling Division will provide additional counseling for Veterans who are put at risk or lose their VA benefits due to substandard grades

Adjunct counselor VRC Director and Dean Begin Fall 2012 A decrease in substandard grade reports will result in higher success rates.

In planning process.

Action 1.2.8 The Fine Arts Division will apply results from SLOAs to assess strengths and weaknesses in course instruction and student preparation

Art Department faculty Art Department Coordinator and program leaders

2012-13 1. Review of grading criteria and core student competencies in Art fundamentals courses. 2. Improved communication between full time and part time faculty

Ongoing with special emphasis on curriculum changes, including the establishment of families of classes and core competencies.

Action 1.2.9 The Fine Arts Division will review all prerequisites for six-year Fine Arts curriculum review

Art, Music and Theatre faculty

Fine Arts Dean, Department Coordinators, Fine Arts Curriculum Representative

2011-13 Art, Music & Theatre curriculum review completion and related curriculum changes Course by course evaluation of advisories, pre-requisites and co-

Completed: Art & Theatre. Ongoing Music and Art/Computer Graphics. Additional review of all Fine Arts curriculum in

requisites. response to new Title V guidelines for repeatability and arranged hours.

Action 1.2.10 The Fine Arts Division provide mid-semester progress reports to general education classes


Fine Arts Dean, Department Coordinators

2012-13 Pilot program developed Division-wide discussion of broader application

Pilot program initiated by Art/Computer Graphics faculty. Division meeting topic for November 2012.

Action 1.2.11 The Fine Arts Division will investigate alternative scheduling formats


Fine Arts Dean, Department Coordinators

2012-13 Conversion from 18 to 16 week semester course offerings. Conversion from 18 to 16 week semester event scheduling

Fall 2012 schedule implemented 2012-13 event calendar created.

Action 1.2.12 The Humanities Division will create an accelerated developmental writing course that will prepare students for ENGL 100 in one semester

None Basic Skills Faculty Coordinator

Planning: Fall 2011 Pilot: Spring 2012 Curriculum Proposal for Fall 2013

Reduce exit points from the developmental English sequence To move students more rapidly through to college level English [English 100] Measured by success rates in the pilot course[s] and English 100 as well as persistence to English 100

The English Department offered 4 sections of the pilot course in Spring 2012. 59% of students in the four sections moved to English 100. The course had an overall success rate of 79% and a retention rate of 88%. The new course proposal for English 99 was launched in fall 2011. We are currently revising the proposal in response to feedback and the pilot results, and we hope to have the course approved for the fall 2014 catalog. We are continuing to teach 4

pilot sections of the course this fall 2012 semester, and will continue with this model until the new English 99 class is on the books.

Action 1.2.13 The Humanities Division will implement Directed Learning Activities for ESL 186

None ESL Department Coordinator and Faculty

Spring 2012: Design DLA#1 Fall 2012: Implement DLA#1; Design DLA#2 Spring 2013: Implement DLA#2, and so on

Increased success rate of ESL 186 students. Increased success rate of students completing DLAs Higher performance on classroom measures of skills covered in DLAs

DLA#1, Using Quotations in Writing was designed and implemented during Weeks 8 – 9 of the Fall 2012 semester. Students in all 3 sections of ESL 186 were required to go to the Skills Center during WALH in order to complete the DLA. During the Humanities Fall 2012 SLO day, the ESL Department discussed the topic and design of DLA#2. This DLA will address how to format a Works Cited page. It will be implemented during Weeks 8 – 9 of the Spring 2013 semester.

Action 1.2.14 The Humanities Division will promote and expand tutoring services for Foreign Language students in SPAN 102. Instructor will provide directions via syllabus and prepare specific assignment sheets to

Additional tutoring hourly budget

Foreign Language Department Coordinator

Fall 2011: Planning Spring 2012: Pilot in one SPAN 102 class Fall 2012: Implement in all SPAN 102 classes. Planning for additional 102 classes Spring 2013: Implement

Higher performance on classroom measure of skills covered in tutoring sessions Increased course retention and success

is being piloted for additional practice in one SPAN 101 class section. Will implement in SPAN 102 in spring 2013. Instructors will provide LEARNSMART instructions via syllabus in Spring 2013.

be completed with a tutor in all 102 classes

Action 1.2.15 The Humanities Division will develop Adjunct Mentoring/Faculty Instructional Sharing Meetings

None

Speech Department Coordinator

Meeting #1: October 2011 Meeting #2: January 2012 Meeting #3: January 2013

Attendance measures, self-reported data, survey of faculty participants

Since the fall of 2011, the Speech Department has had mentoring, sessions with the adjunct faculty on a semester basis. The first meeting consisted of sharing ideas for teaching in the speech classes, the second involved generating ideas for future meetings, and we are currently scheduled to have a session devoted to integrating material between the Speech 100 and Speech 105 classes.

Action 1.2.16 The Humanities Division will explore adding an additional general education course(s) to TAP offerings

Course section(s) TAP Planning Committee (with support from affected division deans and faculty)

Planning: Fall 2011

Implementation: Fall 2012 (updated to Fall, 2013)

TAP survey results. Increased student success in TAP section. Contribution to transfer rates

Math 10 has been identified as a general education course that can be included in TAP. Discussion is currently in progress as to how TAP students will be included in the class – entire class as a TAP Math 100 or a regular class with a given number of reserved seats for TAP students.

Action 1.2.17 The Humanities Division will explore offering Supplemental Instruction (SI) for a general education course (such as POSC 100) involving a minimum attendance of 5 sessions

Additional funds for student tutors for SI.

TAP Planning Committee Planning: Fall 2011

Implementation: Fall 2012 (implemented)

Increased retention and success in designated section of POSC 100

Additional Facilitators are being utilized as support for existing TAP classes. To date, a GE course, POSC 100, is identified for offering an SI but the mechanism for implementation is still under review and consideration.

Action 1.2.18 The Humanities Division will offer a series of workshops to increase and improve articulation between and among reading, English, and math faculty

None TAP Planning Committee

Planning: Spring 2012

Implementation: Fall 2012 (implemented)

Improved success in sequence of TAP courses

Survey administered to students evaluating meta-cognition

Reading and English faculty participated in a FIG, Faculty Inquiry Group, to facilitate the usage of a common vocabulary as related to discipline specific terminology between and among the respective faculty.

Action 1.2.19 The Library will assess English 100 and subject course (e.g., PSY, HIST, SOC) library instruction sessions on identified student learning outcome(s)


Instruction librarian will develop assessment with input from librarians and collect data for analysis Librarians will all assess library instruction sessions, analyze and use data to strengthen instruction sessions

Assessments will be given to at least ¼ of Eng100 and subject course LISs Collect data for librarians to analyze towards the end of the semester Analyze & revise instruction at the end of the semester Repeat process every third

Improve and/or strengthen library instruction sessions for English 100 and subject courses.

Assessment was conducted spring 2012. Data was collected and analyzed. Librarians discussed how we would use data to strengthen sessions. Assessments will be conducted again fall 2012, but the targeted group will be specialized sessions instead of Eng100 and equivalent classes with the same SLO.

Action 1.2.20 The Library will assess Library100 course(s) based on three identified SLOs

Librarian time to create & grade assessments, collect & analyze data, and revise instruction.

Librarians teaching Library 100 will create, distribute, and grade assessments. Instruction librarian will collect data. All librarians will analyze data to make recommendations for revising instruction.

Assessments will be given to all students during semesters when Library 100 is offered Collect data for librarians to analyze towards the end of the semester Analyze & revise instruction at the end of the semester Repeat process every semester the course is offered

Improve and/or strengthen Library 100 instruction

LIB100 has been assessed Fall 2011 and Spring 2012. Data has been analyzed and used to improve instruction. Assessments and analysis of results will be repeated again towards the end of the Spring 2012 semester.

Action 1.2.21 The Mathematics Division will offer mandatory interventions for students who drop/fail classes

Additional funds for counselors and mathematics faculty to work with students

Mathematics Division Dean, mathematics faculty and staff

Implement pilot project on selected courses in Fall 2012

Less course repetitions

Ability to gather data on why students drop mathematics classes leading to interventions

We have not addressed this yet, due to the logistics

Action 1.2.22 The Mathematics Division will investigate alternative scheduling formats

Mathematics Division Dean and mathematics faculty

Investigate during 2011 – 2012

Courses offered in formats shown to increase success and retention (e.g. hybrid, short term)

We offer sections of our basic skills math classes in one hour per day, four day per week formats, and in fall 2013 will look at offering some late start sections of key courses for students who find that they need to drop back a level.

Action 1.2.23 The Mathematics Division will develop an accelerated basic skills course sequence in math

Basic Skills or other funds for designers of curriculum designers


Develop curriculum during 2011 – 2012 for implementation Fall 2013

A streamlined basic skills sequence of either 2 or 3 classes

We are closely monitoring the MATH 41 course offered at Cypress. This six-unit combination Elementary

and Intermediate Algebra class is one we may develop ourselves if it shown to be effective.

Action 1.2.24 The Natural Sciences Division will implement a science related orientation or summer program that permits STEM majors to have priority registration in STEM classes

NS & Counseling Faculty NS, Counseling & A & R Deans CSSO & CIO

TBD Increase student success and retention by 2%

The STEM FYE was piloted in Aug ’12 with an 8-day summer bridge for 38 STEM declared majors. These same students were able to enroll in 12 units of general education transfer courses through special course sections sponsored by the grant.

Action 1.2.25 The Natural Sciences Division will schedule meeting/ breakfast with FC counselors to support them in counseling STEM majors

Professional development funds

Staff Development Coordinator and Support Staff NS & Counseling Deans and Faculty

TBD Improve counseling/advising for STEM students

Still planning, but OSP has offered to host a special meeting (with food) and provide specialized STEM training. We hope to invite an “expert” STEM counselor from a partner institution.

Action 1.2.26 The Natural Sciences Division will develop and implement a health career workshops in collaboration with counseling for students interested in those majors

Marketing & workshop materials

NS & Counseling Faculty TBD Improve counseling/advising for students interested in health career

A Health Careers and Science Symposium was held Aug 25, 2012, co-sponsored by STEM grant.

Action 1.2.27 The Natural Sciences Division will create an exciting display in NS hallway

$1000 NS Faculty STEM/GPS2 Coordinator

Fall 2011 Peak students’ interests in science and inform students of sciences programs and support services

Ongoing project, some work has begun on a display with the TV/monitor.

Action 1.2.28 The Physical Education Division will apply results from SLOA to course improvement.

SLO Coordinator Reassigned time.

Division SLO Coordinator Fall 2011 Completion of SLOA and resulting discussion

In progress, looking to complete by Dec. 2012.

Action 1.2.29 The Physical Education Division will conduct athletic grade checks

Title III Director of Academic Support Center

2011-12 Increased academic success

In progress.

Action 1.2.30 The Physical Education Division will continue priority registration for athletes to allow course enrollment for 1st year student-athletes.

Athletic Academic Advisor

2011-12 Priority registration for student athletes to obtain required academic (9) course

Student-athletes maintain priority registration to enhance the opportunity to register in the required academic units (9).

Action 1.2.31 The Social Sciences Division will seek funding to provide supplemental instruction in selected sections of course offerings in the Division.

Basic Skills Student Success

Division Dean 2011 -- 2013 Improved course retention and success

Funding has been provided for selected sections of Spring 2013 courses.

Action 1.2.32 The Social Sciences Division will provide additional opportunities for students to become involved in various


Honors has expanded course offerings in traditional Honors formats and has begun offering “contract” sections of Honors

academic enhancement programs such as Honors, Service Learning, and Teacher Preparation.

courses in which faculty contract with select students in their regular course to receive Honors credit by doing additional work in the course. Teacher Preparation courses have improved through the curriculum review process.

Action 1.2.33 The Social Sciences Division will introduce faculty to Reading Apprenticeship techniques developed through the Strategic Literacy Initiative and encourage use of these techniques in selected sections of course offerings in the Division.



Action 1.2.34 The Social Sciences Division will expand the use of tutors and interns in selected sections of course offerings.


This is now a resource request in Program Reviews.

Goal 1: Fullerton College will improve student learning and achievement. Objective 3: Increase the number of degrees and certificates awarded.



Academic Support Center Director Academic Support Center Director, Tutoring Center Coordinator, Cosmetology faculty

2011-12: Begin Pilot Program. 2012-13: Continue program fall, spring, and summer




Action 1.3.2 The Counseling Division will increase student degree / certificate complete rates through the implementation of a degree audit system

DegreeWorks system. This objective can be met only after funds to support the implementation and maintenance of system have been allocated (including staff)

District-wide responsibility

Timeline to launch this system would be dependent upon the financial and staff support of it

Students will more efficiently progress through their academic programs – more degrees and certificates will be awarded

NOCCCD in process to acquire and install DegreeWorks software.

Action 1.3.3 The Fine Arts Division will review degrees and certificates and develop program SLOs and SLOAs

Fine Arts faculty Fine Arts Division Dean, Art, Music & Theatre Department Coordinators

Spring 2012 –December 2012

Degree and certificate SLOs and SLOAs created SLOA assessments conducted

Program SLOs created Spring 2012 SLOAs under discussion and implementation Fall 2012

Action 1.3.4 The Humanities Division will create an Associate of Arts English Degree for Transfer based on the CSU Transfer Model Curriculum (A.A.-T)

NA Humanities Division Curriculum Representative

Planning: Spring 2012 Implementation: Fall 2013

Increase in number of students obtaining an A.A. in English.

English AA-T has been approved by the state as of fall 2012

Action 1.3.5 The Mathematics Division will advertise and encourage completion of degrees in mathematics and computer science (esp. the new MATH AS-T degree)

Funds for advertising Mathematics Division Dean and mathematics faculty

2011 – 2012 Increase in degrees and transfers awarded

The new MATH AS-T is now advertised online and in the catalog. With the CSU move to only allow mid-year transfers for those with the AS-T degree, we expect the number of students requesting this degree to increase.

Action 1.3.6 The Mathematics Division will develop new math requirement (equivalent to MATH 40) for Associate Degree

Professional Expert funds for faculty to investigate and design new course(s)


2011 – 2012 for implementation in Fall of 2013

More students would be able to meet gen-ed in area B2

MATH 043F fulfils the associate degree gen ed. in area B2.












Over 275 students participated in supplemental instruction and peer assisted learning from Jan – May 2012. Outreach was provided to over 1700 Junior high/high school/college students from Oct 1, 2011 to Sept 1, 2012. 260 Junior high/high school students participated in summer programs. Tutoring/mentoring in local elementary schools and Anaheim Achieves was provided by a special group of 14 FC future teacher ambassadors. 8 future teachers attended a special CSUF summer science program that was co-sponsored by NASA and Growth Sector along with receiving informal project-based science training. The total number of participants/students

served through ENGAGE in STEM since Oct 1 is approximately 925 (duplicated head count); 2525 including outreach. Jo Wu has hired students to work doing peer-assisted learning (PAL). Ben Crowell has coordinated with the students who run the PAL program in Rooms 415-P and 415.





Action 1.3.11 The Natural Sciences Division will request a counselor be trained to specialize in STEM majors.




Action 1.3.12 The Natural Sciences Division will provide science field experiences to engage and motivate




In addition to what is being provided through Math/Science credit course work, over 14 special ENGAGE in

students STEM field experiences have been offered since 10/1/11 to the present with over 225 students participating.

Action 1.3.13 The Physical Education will work on degree and certificates SLO’s and SLOA’s

SLO Coordinator SLO Coordinator 2011-12 SLO’s and SLOA’s for program degrees and certificates

All degree programs have stated SLO’s. SLOA’s in progress. \ Personal Trainer, Pilates, and Therapeutic and Sports Massage Certificate have stated SLO’s. Aquatics Specialist and Athletic Coaching certificates are undergoing major revisions and SLO’s are in development SLOA’s for certificate programs are in development.

Action 1.3.14 The Physical Education Division will implement SLOA faculty dialogue.

SLO Coordinator SLO Coordinator 2011-12 Implement SLOA’s for course program degree and certificate success

In progress.

Action 1.3.15 The Social Sciences Division will develop rationale and process to allow more flexibility in course substitutions for required courses or restricted electives.

Division Dean 2011 - 2013 Increased number of degrees awarded

Division faculty have helped increase degrees and certificates by developing a more liberal approach to course substitutions especially in cases where a particular course has not been offered recently due to budget cuts.

Action 1.3.16 The Social Sciences Division will develop and complete two new Transfer Model Curriculum AA degrees in the Division.

Division Dean 2011 - 2013 Increased number of degrees awarded

The Division has exceeded this goal. Of the ten departments in the Division, nine have completed the AA-T Degree or are in the process of doing so.

Action 1.3.17 The Social Sciences Division will provide academic enhancement opportunities and instructional support for STEM majors/students by offering supplemental instruction, strength of cohort involvement, mentoring, undergraduate research and internships in selected sections of course offerings throughout the campus

STEM Grant Office of Special Programs

2011 -- 2013 Increased number of degrees awarded

STEM grant money has funded dozens of projects in Natural Science, Math and Engineering including supplemental instruction and activities designed to strengthen this cohort of students.

Goal 1: Fullerton College will improve student learning and achievement. Objective 4: Increase the number of transfers.

Action Resources Responsibility Timeframe Outcomes

Action 1.4.1 The Counseling Division will develop better awareness of the needs of transfer students

Professional development in the area of resources for transfer students

CTC staff and management will participate in appropriate professional development activities

Annual evaluation of offered and affordable professional development activities

CTC staff will be kept abreast of current practices that support transfer activity

CTC staff attended the UC and CSU Counselor Conferences in Fall 2011 as well as the UC Ensuring Transfer Success Conference in Spring 2012. Staff also attended district professional development workshops on supporting LGBT students and dealing with difficult students.

Action 1.4.2. The Counseling Division’s Cadena Transfer Center’s calendar and website will post deadlines and important dates for transfer admission.

Paper calendar, website, bulletin boards, class schedules, and staff training will highlight university admission dates

CTC Staff and director On-going Students entering CTC will increase their awareness of university admission deadlines

A new website was developed in summer 2012 to help keep students informed of transfer news. In addition, a monthly newsletter, Twitter and Facebook have been tools utilized to increase awareness of university admissions deadlines.

Action 1.4.3 The Counseling Division will provide counseling to Veterans on transfer and 4-year institution programs

Adjunct counselor dedicated to Veterans Resource Center

VRC Director Begin Fall 2012 More information specifically for Veterans will increase transfer rate in this population

In planning stage.

Action 1.4.4 The Fine Arts Division will develop and receive approval for AA-T degrees in Art, Music and Theatre

Fine Arts faculty Fine Arts Dean and Art, Music and Theatre Department Coordinators

2012-13 New AA-T degrees New AA-T degrees crated for Art History, Studio Art, Music and Theatre. All but Theatre approved by spring 2012. Theatre expected to be approved fall 2012.

Action 1.4.5 The Fine Arts Division will strengthen and articulation with transfer universities

Fine Arts faculty and Fullerton College Articulation Officer

Fine Arts Dean and Art, Music and Theatre Department Coordinators

2012-13 New articulation agreement with Berklee College of Music Collaboration with Scott Lee to take new Fine Arts curriculum through the articulation process

Master list of new Fine Arts curriculum and existing curriculum needing articulation prepared for Scott Lee fall 2012. Scott Lee intends this to be a spring and summer 2013 project.

Action 1.4.6 The Humanities Division will explore expanding the Transfer Achievement Program by adding additional sections of counseling, basic skills classes, and college level math classes

Additional funding for supplemental instruction.

TAP Planning Committee with support from the affected divisions and departments

2011-2012: Planning Fall 2012: Implementation (implemented)

Increased availability of the TAP program. Higher success rates in identified course sections. Increase in transfer

Additional sections of math (Math 40), English (English 60) and reading (two Read 96 with Supplemental Instruction), and counseling (Counseling 101) have been included in the program. Funding is being used for the additional Facilitators, their training, and Facilitator support of classes without Supplemental Instruction. In spite of campus course reductions for 2012, English added another section of TAP in English

60 for both fall 2012 and spring 2013.

Action 1.4.7 The Mathematics Division will advertise the new Math AS-T degree

Funds for advertising Mathematics Division Dean and mathematics faculty

2011 – 2013 Students complete the AS-T degree are eligible for transfer to CSU with priority admission

We advertise in brochures and on our website. Students are informed of this option as they enroll in upper-level classes and get close to fulfilling the requirements.

Action 1.4.8 The Mathematics Division will support opportunities for students to study math outside of class

Funds for expansion of the Math Association, Math Colloquium and other activities


2011 – 2013 Expansion of programs and facilities to support students whose goal is to transfer

We offer a Mathematics Seminar, MATH 295; Math Independent Study, MATH 299, support the Math Association in its activities, as well as support individual faculty who have advising and mentoring roles with math majors. Dana Clahane is currently on sabbatical to work with students on research projects.












Over 275 students participated in supplemental instruction and peer assisted learning from Jan – May 2012. Outreach was provided to over 1700 Junior high/high school/college students from Oct 1, 2011 to Sept 1, 2012. 260 Junior high/high school students participated in summer programs. Tutoring/mentoring in local elementary schools and Anaheim Achieves was provided by a special

group of 14 FC future teacher ambassadors. 8 future teachers attended a special CSUF summer science program that was co-sponsored by NASA and Growth Sector along with receiving informal project-based science training. The total number of participants/students served through ENGAGE in STEM since Oct 1 is approximately 925 (duplicated head count); 2525 including outreach. Jo Wu has hired students to work doing peer-assisted learning (PAL). Ben Crowell has coordinated with the students who run the PAL program in Rooms 415-P and 415.





Action 1.4.13 The Natural Sciences Division will request a counselor be trained to specialize in STEM majors.




Action 1.4.14 The Natural Sciences Division will provide science field experiences to engage and motivate students




In addition to what is being provided through Math/Science credit course work, over 14 special ENGAGE in STEM field experiences have been offered since 10/1/11 to the present with over 225 students participating.

Action 1.4.15 The Physical Education Division will develop relationships with 4 year coaches

w/in Head Coaches 2011-12 Increased Transfer/Scholarships

The number of student-athletes transferring and/or receiving scholarships for 2011-12 decreased from 2010-11 by 35%.

Action 1.4.16 The Physical Education Division will strengthen articulation with transfer universities.

w/in Faculty Fall 2011 6 year review Received courses with different unit value to articulate w/CSUs

In progress.

Action 1.4.17 The Physical Education Division will enforce

w/in Athletic Academic Counselor

Oct. 15/March 1, all first year athletes must have an IEP for eligibility.

Education plan completion, athletic transfer ready

Outcome met for fall season sport deadline of Oct. 15. March 1

Athletic IEP due dates deadline in progress. Action 1.4.18 The Physical Education Division will attend the American College Dance Festival Association

Cost of attendance from staff development

Dance department chair 2012 Interaction with 4 year professors. Potential dance scholarships

Dance faculty communicated with 4 year dance faculty to have dialogue regarding aligning and articulation of lower division curriculum.

Action 1.4.19 The Social Sciences Division will develop and complete two new Transfer Model Curriculum AA degrees in the Division.

Division Dean 2011 -- 2013 Increased number of transfers

The Division has exceeded this goal. Of the ten departments in the Division, nine have completed the AA-T Degree or are in the process of doing so.

Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap. Objective 1: Address the needs of English language learners.


Action 2.1.1 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will offer enhanced Conversation Groups



2011-2012: create advanced conversation groups 2012-2013: add pronunciation practice

Student pre and post surveys

Student success and retention improvement based on time spent taking advantage of tutoring and based on tutor records

Student pre and post surveys completed. Evaluation has not been completed.

Action 2.1.2 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will fund an enhanced ESL Specialist



2011: Begin offering group tutoring Assess half-way through first semester Regular assessment at the end of each semester through surveys, informal interaction with students

Increase the number of students who receive tutoring Improve student success and retention

Basic Skills funding no long available—activities rolled into ASC funding.

Informal assessment resulted in discontinuance of structured group tutoring and offer only individual appointment tutoring Evaluation not yet available

Action 2.1.3 The Academic Support Center – Writing Center will expand and enhance writing workshops for English language learners



Expand during 2011-2012 Possible expansion during 2012-2013


Look at course success rates of students who participate in workshops


Evaluation not yet completed

Action 2.1.4 The Academic Support Center – Writing Center

Basic Skills Funds Writing Center Coordinator, Academic Support Center Staff

Create activities, 2011-2012


In progress

will work with the ESL Department to develop DLAs for English language learners

Beginning offering DLAs, spring 2012 Possible expansion, 2012-2013

Look at course success rates of English language learners who complete DLAs

Action 2.1.5 The Humanities Division will develop a process to encourage English Language Learners in composition courses to increase use of the Writing Center

NA English Department Coordinator; Writing Center Coordinator

Fall 2011: Planning Spring 2012: Implementation

Increase in second language learners using the Writing Center. Increase in success rates

The department is meeting with the Writing Center Coordinator on November 13, 2102 to design the process

Action 2.1.6 The Humanities Division will create an accelerated ESL course at the equivalent of the ESL 185 level

NA ESL Department Coordinator

Spring 2012: Curriculum design Implementation depending on curriculum deadlines

Increase in ESL students reaching and passing ENGL 100

Department has discussed this in meetings and is waiting to see the results of the English accelerated classes, specifically, how successful students are in ENG 100 if they have arrived there via an accelerated class..

Action 2.1.7 The Library will assess ESL186 library instruction sessions on one identified student learning outcome


Instruction librarian will develop assessment with input from librarians and collect data for analysis Librarians will all assess library instruction sessions, analyze and use data to strengthen instruction sessions

Assessments will be given throughout semester to all ESL 186 classes Collect data for librarians to analyze towards the end of the semester Analyze & revise instruction at the end of the semester

Improve and/or strengthen library instruction sessions for ESL186 classes

Assessment was conducted Spring 2012. Data was collected and analyzed. Librarians discussed how we would use data to strengthen sessions. Assessments will be conducted again Fall 2012, but the targeted group will be general sessions instead of ESL186 classes with the same SLO.

Action 2.1.8 The Mathematics Division will develop strategies to assist counselors in understanding math background of non-native students

Mathematics Division Dean and mathematics Faculty, Counselors, International Student Center

2011 – 2013 Foreign students more appropriately placed

Still in the planning phase.

Action 2.1.9 The Mathematics Division will investigate math resources available for English language learners

Funds to purchase appropriate resources

Division Dean and Faculty

2011 – 2013 Tutoring or online resources available in Spanish and other languages

Still in the planning phase.

Action 2.1.10 The Natural Sciences Division will implement training in classroom techniques that help students develop content literacy in science.


Faculty Staff Development Coordinator

TBD Narrow the achievement gap in science general education classes.

This is a major grant objective; ENGAGE in STEM can sponsor special training sessions and bring in well recognized expert speakers and faculty trainers.

Action 2.1.11 The Natural Sciences Division will develop directed learning activities aimed at increasing science content literacy, and math and writing skills to be administered at the Skills Center.

Skills center assistance Faculty, Skills Center Director, staff

TBD Narrow the achievement gap in science general education classes

In the planning stage.

Action 2.1.12 The Natural Sciences Division will implement voluntary peers-to-peer classroom walkthroughs to engage greater




Not yet implemented.

discussion of classroom teaching methodologies for ELLs Action 2.1.13 The Social Science Division will implement the Student Equity Plan as it relates to the Division.

Division Dean 2011 -- 2013 English language learners’ needs addressed

Chris Lamm is working with other Division faculty to raise awareness of the plan and implement aspects of it that pertain to the Division.

Action 2.1.14 The Social Science Division will introduce Division faculty to Reading Apprenticeship techniques developed through the Strategic Literacy Initiative and encourage use of these techniques in selected sections of course offerings in the Division.



Action 2.1.15 The Social Science Division will use Data made available by the Director of Institutional Research to identify differential characteristics of successful and non-successful learners and use these data to develop strategies for change.


Due to the illness and death of the DIR, we were unable to conduct this research and develop appropriate strategies. This remains an Action Plan the Division would like to investigate.

Action 2.1.16 TPP Grant Office of Special 2011 -- 2013 English language The Office of Special

The Social Sciences Division will initiate projects and partnerships targeting special populations that will result in educational opportunities that might not otherwise exist for students e.g. the Teacher Pathway Partnership project (TPP) that outreaches to and recruits at-risk youth.

Programs learners needs addressed

Programs used TPP grant money to fund project ASPEN. This project targeted individuals who had prior gang affiliations and provided training & course work which would enable them to be employed as after-school assistants in area schools.

Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap. Objective 2: Increase retention rate of Hispanic and African-American students by 5% annually.


Action 2.2.1 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will expand the Incite Program.










Pre-survey, post-survey, collect, assess and evaluate data.

Partner with Counseling, and other student services to increase the success, retention, graduation, and transfer of “at risk” students, and African American and Latino males. Identify youths’ growth

Student post surveys completed and collected. Total of 81 students completed pilot in spring 11; total of 59 students currently enrolled. Math component added Funding for pilot ended in spring 11; Pilot rolled into Academic Support Center’s budget Evaluation completed. for

and awareness of various campus support resources

spring11

Action 2.2.3 The Business & CIS Division will pursue membership in ACBSP, with membership in CLADEA (Latin American Council on Management Education), RABE (Russian Association for Business Education), AIMS (Association for Indian Management Schools), and ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education), and the Asian Council.

Division funds will be utilized to fund the membership

Division dean, department coordinator, and program faculty


Membership in organization established and faculty utilizing resources

The Business/CIS division enrolled in membership with ACBSP, and will again review the potential of accreditation of the Business department through the organization once resources have been identified to finance the process.

Action 2.2.4 The Counseling Division will build collaborations across campus to support student groups that target these populations

Connect students to student groups and faculty

John Abelon – Student Services Technician

On-going The CTC will be a hub of connecting students to student groups and faculty mentors

The CTC has served as a meeting place and as a venue for advertising student club activities. Further, in his role as club advisor, John Abelon encouraged and facilitated cross- participation among clubs to increase collaboration. Unfortunately, there has been a decrease in student interest to continue this practice.

Action 2.2.5 The Humanities Division will develop a process to encourage developmental English students who demonstrate below-passing writing skills to use the Writing Center

Additional tutoring hours in the Writing Center

English Department Coordinator with support from faculty, dean, and ASC Director


Increase in student success and retention overall, but also for at-risk students

The English Department is meeting November 13, 2012 to design the process to be used.

Action 2.2.6 The Humanities Division will explore the possibility of accelerated curriculum in Reading

Basic Skills Initiative Funding (BSI) for possible conference

Reading Department Coordinator

2011 - 2012 Participation in training and conferences on the subject of acceleration

The Reading Department Acceleration Committee has made noteworthy updates in the planning of the Read Acceleration Course. The committee has looked at various methodologies for teaching the course, as well as developed the course content scope and sequence. Additionally, the committee has developed course SLO’s, and instructional objectives. The Reading Department is reviewing the course, and the committee will continue to meet monthly to complete the course for review

Action 2.2.7 The Humanities Division will increase student contacts with the Tutoring Center for Basic Skills students in Speech classes.

Additional tutoring hours in the Tutoring Center

Speech Department Coordinator with support of faculty

Spring 2012

Measure the number of referrals, tally number of speech specific tutor contacts, measure success rates of students attending tutoring sessions

There have been referrals to the Tutoring Center but as of now there is no formal process for tracking such referrals. The Humanities Division is currently recommending

all students to tutoring through a tool designed to formalize student contacts and all members of the Speech Department have cooperated in indicating their students are recommended for tutoring.

Action 2.2.8 The Humanities Division will expand Incite—The Academic Support for Student Athletes Program

Basic Skills funds ASC funds

Basic Skills Special Projects Director Academic Support Center Director

2011-2012 school year Also possible for 2012-2013 school year

Student success and retention data Student pre and post surveys

2011-2012 Evaluate program after post surveys are collected. A total of 46 student athletes were transferred (transfer ready) – representing an all-time high.

Action 2.2.9 The Natural Sciences Division will recruit people of color and women to attend science seminars

Marketing materials Stipend for seminar speakers

NS Faculty Spring, 2012 Inspire and encourage students of color

At least one speaker at the Health Careers Symposium was a woman of color.

Action 2.2.10 The Natural Sciences Division will implement training in classroom techniques that help students develop content literacy in science




Adela Lopez will be teaching the ETHS 142 for the STEM FYE students and plans to infuse culturally relevant examples into her course curriculum; this could be shared with math/science faculty, etc. Carolyn Heath’s sabbatical

activities include sharing with FC students findings on marine issued such as fisheries, pollution, sea level change, and conservation efforts.

Action 2.2.11 The Natural Sciences Division will develop directed learning activities aimed at increasing science content literacy, and math and writing skills to be administered at the Skills Center

Skills center assistance Faculty, Skills Center Director, staff


This activity is still in

development.

Action 2.2.12 The Natural Sciences Division will implement voluntary peers-to-peer classroom walkthroughs to engage greater discussion of classroom teaching methodologies for Hispanics and African Americans




This activity is still in

development.

Action 2.2.13 The Natural Sciences Division will develop culturally relevant examples of Hispanic/African-American scientists and their work within the curriculum




No formal plan is in place, however in Spring 2013, a designated section of Ethnic Studies will be offered for ENGAGE in STEM students focusing on the contributions to science of Hispanic and African American Scientists.

Action 2.2.14 The Physical Education Division will provide support to expand the UMOJA program

w/in UMOJA Program Director 2011-12 Support Afro-American student athletes

In progress.

Action 2.2.15 The Social Sciences Division will provide support for the expansion of the UMOJA program

Office of Special Programs

2011 - 2013 Increased success rates of African-American students

The OSP provides operational support to the UMOJA program. In the last year, it has successfully moved from one-year-at-a-time funding to having an ongoing line item in the college general fund.

Action 2.2.16 The Social Sciences Division will initiate STEM grant-funded efforts to promote Service Learning, and Teacher Preparation opportunities specifically for African-American students.


2011 - 2013 Increased success rates of African-American students.

Planning toward this action item has begun.

Action 2.2.17 The Social Sciences Division - Honors Program will seek funding for scholarships specifically earmarked for students of color.

Honors Program 2011 - 2013 Increased success rates of Hispanic and African-American students.


Action 2.2.18 The Social Sciences Division - Honors Program will pursue Transfer Agreements with various institutions designated as Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

Honors Program 2011 - 2013 Increased success rates of African-American students.


Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap. Objective 3: Increase success rate of Hispanic and African-American students in line with increase in retention rate.













Partner with Counseling, and other student services to increase the success, retention, graduation, and transfer of “at risk” students, and African American and Latino males. Identify youths growth and awareness of

Student post surveys completed and collected. Total of 81 students completed pilot in spring 11; total of 59 students currently enrolled. Math component added Funding for pilot ended in spring 11; Pilot rolled into Academic Support Center’s budget Evaluation completed. for spring11

various campus support resources.

Action 2.3.3 The Academic Support Center – Tutoring Center will pilot a Math Tutoring Collaborative

Academic Support

Center

Math Association (FC campus club)

Tutoring Center Coordinator, Dean Math & Computer Science


Increase student success and retention in math courses

Math Collaborative with Student Diversity Success Initiative during spring11 &12 completed for spring 11

Action 2.3.4 The Humanities Division will promote and expand tutoring services for Hispanic students in Spanish 201 (course designed for native speakers). Instructor will provide specific instructions and activity sheets for tutors.

Additional tutoring hours. Foreign Language Department Coordinator


Higher performance on classroom measure of skills covered in tutoring sessions. Increased course retention and success.

In- class activities include oral presentations and essay writing that incorporate introduction to MLA. Students do in-class essay peer review, and go to the library for assistance with MLA and Noodlebib. Copies of essay prompts and oral presentation instructions are available at Tutoring Center to assist students with questions.

Action 2.3.5 The Mathematics Division will obtain information on the background and characteristics of these students to better understand the needs of this population

Mathematics Division Dean, mathematics faculty and staff, Office of Institutional Research

2011 – 2013 Better information will allow for better planning and more appropriate interventions Increased success for Hispanic and African-American students

The Math Professional Learning Council brings together high school, FC and CSUF faculty to work on strategies to smooth the transition from HS to FC and beyond. The PLC provides a facilitator and research on course progression of students from HS to FC.

Action 2.3.6 Math Lab staff Mathematics Division 2011 – 2013 More diverse pool of We have not attempted

The Mathematics Division will recruit math lab and in-class tutors who better reflect the student population

Dean, mathematics faculty and staff

tutors to do this, however we do see a diverse pool of tutors in the Math Lab and in the classroom.

Action 2.3.7 The Mathematics Division will investigate involvement in support programs for underrepresented groups

Mathematics Division faculty and staff

Spring 2012 Increased success for Hispanic and African-American students

We are supporting the SDSI by reserving five seats in certain sections of basic skills math classes. These seats are taken by SDSI students who commit to additional tutoring and mentoring. The Engage in STEM initiative has “bought” special sections of College Algebra and Calculus for students in a cohort model. These students, many of whom are from under-represented groups, also receive additional tutoring and support outside of the classes.

Action 2.3.8 The Social Sciences Division will initiate STEM grant-funded efforts to provide math supplemental instruction specifically for African-American students


2011 -- 2013 Increased success rates of African-American students


Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap. Objective 4: Increase retention rate of Hispanic and African-American students in mathematics by 2% annually.







Partner with Counseling, and other student services to increase the success, retention, graduation, and transfer of “at risk” students, and African American and Latino males. Identify youths’ growth and awareness of various campus support resources



















Action 2.4.5 The Mathematics Division will recruit math lab and in-class tutors who better reflect the student population

Math Lab staff Mathematics Division Dean, mathematics faculty and staff

2011 – 2013 More diverse pool of tutors

We have not attempted to do this, however we do see a diverse pool of tutors in the Math Lab and in the classroom.




We are supporting the SDSI by reserving five seats in certain sections of basic skills math classes. These seats are taken by SDSI students who commit to additional tutoring and mentoring. The Engage in STEM initiative has “bought”

special sections of College Algebra and Calculus for students in a cohort model. These students, many of whom are from under-represented groups, also receive additional tutoring and support outside of the classes.









Goal 2: Fullerton College will reduce the achievement gap. Objective 5: Increase success rate of Hispanic and African-American students in mathematics in line with retention rate.







Partner with Counseling, and other student services to increase the success, retention, graduation, and transfer of “at risk” students, and African American and Latino males. Identify youths’ growth and awareness of various campus support resources



















Action 2.5.5 The Mathematics Division will recruit math lab and in-class tutors who better reflect the student population

Math Lab staff Mathematics Division Dean, mathematics faculty and staff

2011 – 2013 More diverse pool of tutors

We have not attempted to do this, however we do see a diverse pool of tutors in the Math Lab and in the classroom.




We are supporting the SDSI by reserving five seats in certain sections of basic skills math classes. These seats are taken by SDSI students who commit to additional tutoring and mentoring. The Engage in STEM initiative has “bought”

special sections of College Algebra and Calculus for students in a cohort model. These students, many of whom are from under-represented groups, also receive additional tutoring and support outside of the classes.









Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community. Objective 1: Double the numbers of the Alumni Association.


Action 3.1.1 The Fine Arts Division will expand efforts to identify and contact former students

Website, e-news blast, e-newsletter, Facebook pages, and YouTube and special events

Fine Arts Division Dean, Art, Music & Theatre Department Coordinators and Box Office Coordinator

2011-2013 Increased traffic to websites and social network sites. Increased communication with alumni. Increased alumni attendance at Fine Arts events.

Fine Arts E-newsletter and e-blasts circulated to 8,000 people. Minor increase in Facebook friends. Creation of Facebook pages by Art Gallery and performance groups. Addition of 20 You Tube videos to You Tube and Facebook. Legends, a Theatre alumni event October 2011 attended by 400 alumni.

Action 3.1.2 The Centennial Steering Committee will use the “Tell Us Your Story’ campaign to renew contacts with alumni from all over the world.

Centennial staff PIO budget Centennial writers Alumni

Centennial co-coordinators, Centennial marketing group

Fall 2011-Spring 2014 Increased alumni contacts. Alumni stories created and posted to Centennial website.

100 stories posted to the Centennial website. 120 hours of alumni and staff video recordings. Transcriptions of 20 alumni interviews currently underway.

Action 3.1.3 The Humanities Division will provide enrollment forms for the Alumni Association to graduating TAP students.

NA TAP Planning Committee Spring 2012 (implemented and on-going)

A minimum of thirty-five graduating students will be identified and provided with the forms needed for joining the Alumni Association.

2011/2012 graduating students were given an application for the FC Alumni Association with approximately 20 graduates returning

completed forms

Action 3.1.4 The Natural Sciences Division will contact alumni and let them know about alumni opportunities

N/A NS faculty/staff Fall 2011 Increase/improve communication with alumni

Not yet implemented

Action 3.1.5 The Natural Sciences Division will create a Facebook page to track current students and alumni

N/A NS Faculty/staff Fall 2011 Increase/improve communication with alumni

Not yet implemented

Action 3.1.6 The Physical Education Division will increase communication with alumni

Sport webpage Sports Information Director

2011-12 Alumni connecting with college through sports events.

In progress.

Action 3.1.7 The Physical Education Division will host an Athletic Hall of Fame event

Donations Dean/AD 2012 Celebrating Alumni 10 new inductees of which 8 were FC alumni.

Action 3.1.8 The Physical Education Division will host a Key to the County Football Game

President’s Hospitality Dean/AD 2011 Connecting with Board, City and State Officials through athletic events.

Connecting with the Board, City and State Officials through attendance at the Key to the County Breakfast and football game.

Action 3.1.9 The Physical Education Division will host a Dance Performance

Dance Facebook account Melanie Rosa 2011-12 Connecting with Alumni In progress.

Action 3.1.10 The Social Sciences Division will expand efforts by Division departments to identify and contact former students

Division Dean 2011 -- 2013 Increased numbers of Alumni Association.

Two Division departments together with the Honors Program are actively involved in locating and communicating with former students.

Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community. Objective 2: Increase contacts with local feeder high schools.


Action 3.2.1 Through participation in the CTE-OC regional advisory committee, the Business & CIS Division will establish relationships with area and feeder high school faculty, leading to enhanced articulation opportunities.

VTEA grant funds will finance associated expenses.

VTEA director and CTE deans.


Resulting contacts will expand opportunities for articulation agreements between area high schools and Fullerton College

The CTE-OC regional advisory committee meetings were attended my faculty representing the majority of Fullerton College CTE programs. Articulation opportunities were enhanced as well as an understanding of the technical practices and operations associated with small businesses in the region. A regional articulation meeting was hosted at Fullerton College with area high school technical faculty in attendance. Articulation agreements were renewed and negotiations begun for the establishment of new partnerships.

Action 3.2.2 The Business & CIS Division will complete at least one CTE event to be hosted at an area high school.

The CTE Transitions grant will fund career exploration events

VTEA director and designated faculty


At least one high school career exploration event completed

Fullerton College CTE programs, through the auspices of the VTEA grant and in partnership with CTE-OC, hosted three career exploration events at area high schools, with attendance by approximately 1,000

high school students at each event.

Action 3.2.3 The Counseling Division will expand communications with high school special education faculty and administrators regarding readiness skills and developing prepared students.

Adjunct counselor

DSS counselors and Director

Begin Spring 2012

Students with appropriate college readiness skills will be more successful – resulting in high success rates in DSS students overall

Increased number of communications with feeder high schools

Action 3.2.4 The Counseling Division will work with the FJUHSD to offer sections of COUN 50 to specially admitted HS students at their HS site

Funding for instructional, administrative and coordination costs to provide the courses

Dean of Counseling and High School Outreach Coordinator

Negotiate contract with FJUHSD fall 2011, offer courses spring 2012

Offered 10 COUN 50 courses spring 2012 at several FJUHSD sites with 100% funding from FJUHSD

Action 3.2.5 The Fine Arts Division will host high school outreach events and increase participation by 5%

Fine Arts faculty, staff, student leaders and student volunteer workforce. Budgets for choral festival, piano ensemble festival, theatre festival, jazz festival and summer musical theatre conservatory.

Fine Arts Dean, Department Coordinators and festival coordinators

2011-2014 Increase participation by 5% in all festivals. Increase participation in SRO by 5%.

Festival participation has slightly declined due high school budget cuts. SRO participation declined by 10% in 2012.

Action 3.2.6 The Fine Arts Division will visit area high schools to promote the jazz program at Fullerton College

Jazz faculty Dean of Fine Arts, Music Department Coordinator, Matt Johnson, Adjunct Faculty

Fall 2011-Spring 2013 Strengthened relationships with high school jazz teachers. Jazz students recruited as music majors

4-6 visits per semester in fall 2011, spring 2012 and fall 2012.

Action 3.2.7 The Fine Arts Division will increase student participation in high school art show by 10%

Art faculty and classified staff, current budget allocations

Art Department Coordinator; Carol Henke, Art Gallery Director; Bill Henke, High School Art Show Coordinator; and Jim Nickell, Gallery Technician.

Spring 2012 Increase in the number of participating high schools. Increase in the number of participating students.

May 2012 largest high school art show with two new schools and an 15% increase in entries.

Action 3.2.8 The Fine Arts Division will host a Music Technology Expo at Fullerton College

1. Strategic Plan Grant. 2. Fullerton College Foundation Grant

Dean of Fine Arts, Markus Burger, Coordinator of Music Technology, adjunct faculty, student volunteers

February 2012 Increased contact with music technology vendors and guest artists/speakers. Participation by area high school students and teachers.

February 2012; 200 guests in attendance, 50 of which came from area high schools.

Action 3.2.9 The Library will communicate with Rosary High School principal and faculty.

Campus announcements and flyers sent via email

Dean of LLRC Principals’ breakfast, Fall 2011 through Spring 2012

Foster good will with Rosary High School seniors considering transfer to Fullerton College

Attended Principals’ breakfast/lunch. Continued communication with Rosary High School staff, Principal and Librarian.

Action 3.2.10 The Humanities Division will invite high school English faculty to visit campus, observe English classes, and meet with English faculty

Meeting room and hospitality

English Department Coordinator

Planning and visit in fall 2011.

A number of faculty from an area high school will attend and gather information about the English program

English Dept. faculty met with English faculty from Sunny Hills High School 9/26/12 after having met with English Faculty from Fullerton High School previously. English faculty met twice with the Joint Union Fullerton High School District English Curriculum Group to discuss projects.

Action 3.2.11 The Humanities Division will contact local high school foreign language departments to provide information about FC programs

Support in identifying foreign language department chairs at local feeder high schools

Foreign Language Department Coordinator

Spring 2012: Email to high schools Fall 2012: Invitation to meeting at FC Spring 2013: Survey of attendees

Positive outcomes on survey of participants

Compiled a list of local High Schools and Department chairs addresses and phone numbers in Spring 2012.

Action 3.2.12 The Humanities Division will sponsor a high school Speech Tournament to be hosted on the Fullerton College campus

Multiple Classrooms, parking permits, janitorial service, faculty participation, budget for miscellaneous start-up costs

Forensics Coach Doug Kresse and Speech faculty members

February-March 2012

Tracking of numbers of participants. Tracking the following year to see if participants join the forensics program at FC

After scheduling our novice HS tournament, the regional HS forensics association managed to schedule a tournament that conflicted with ours. With only 2 schools entered—and a handful of students able to compete—we canceled the event.

Action 3.2.13 The Humanities Division will coordinate a High School Summer Jump Start (Bridge) Program

Basic Skills funds Basic Skills Special Projects Director

Developing it through the 2012-2013 school year for possible implementation in the summer of 2013

Invitations sent to local high schools to come to an event at FC designed to begin discussing the foundations for this program At least 3 meetings with local high schools that are interested in this program

In lieu of the High School Summer Jumpstart Program, we decided to fund a “Faculty Council” through the Institute for Evidence-based Change (IEBC) focused on mathematics. We held two meetings in Spring 2012, and another eight meetings are scheduled for the 2012-2013 school year. The council includes members from local K-16 faculty members.

Action 3.2.14 The Humanities Division will invite high school English faculty to visit campus, observe English classes, and meet with English faculty

Meeting room and hospitality

English Department Coordinator

Planning and visit in fall 2011

A number of faculty from an area high school will attend and gather information about the English program

English Dept. faculty met with English faculty from Sunny Hills High School 9/26/12 after having met with English Faculty from Fullerton High School previously. English faculty met twice with the Joint Union Fullerton High School District English Curriculum Group to discuss projects.

Action 3.2.15 The Mathematics Division will host meetings with local high school math dept. chairs and faculty, math specialists, counselors.

Funds for costs associated with these meetings


Planning Fall 2011 with possible first meeting later in 2011 or early 2012

Better curricular alignment Sharing information on placement process Potential involvement in CalPASS Faculty Councils

Created a Professional Learning Council which brings together math faculty from local feeder high schools and Fullerton. We have hosted meetings with administration from the Fullerton JUHSD to look at strategies to support student success. Two such items are the alternative placement agreements, and the opportunity to offer FC math classes at the high school.

Action 3.2.16 The Mathematics Division will expand outreach to HS students (e.g. invite students to Math Colloquium, participate in HS outreach and Early Commitment program)

Funds for hospitality Mathematics Division Dean and mathematics Office of Special Programs, Counseling Dept.

2011 – 2013 Increased interest in FC STEM majors

We advertise all colloquia events campus wide and to the local high schools through our website. We are investigating what role faculty could play in advising and mentoring new students

Action 3.2.17 The Mathematics Division will develop placement agreements with feeder high schools where appropriate

Mathematics Division Dean and mathematics Faculty, Tech Prep Coordinator, Counseling Dept.

Monitor the current agreement in spring 2012 with possible expansion in 2012 – 2013

More appropriate placement of high school students

We have four such agreements in place with either specific high schools, or an entire district. We now are working to finalize the processes to implement the agreements.

Action 3.2.18 The Natural Sciences Division will organize a science teachers breakfast to improve communication with H.S. &/or university science teachers

Professional Development funds

Science faculty, dean and administrative assistant

TBD Strengthen relationships between FC and HS science teachers Improve preparedness of high school graduates enrolling in science courses at FC

This goal of the federal and state CTE STEM grants is being planned. We will also include math/STEM teachers in general, and it can be coordinated with our OC Dept of Ed sub grant partner.

Action 3.2.19 The Natural Sciences Division will host an 8th grade science fair

Division funds Science faculty, dean and administrative assistant

TDB Strengthen relationships between FC and middle school teachers Improve preparedness and interest of middle school students to pursue science courses at FC

Discussions have begun. 4 STEM FYE students are going twice weekly to assist the lead science teacher (8th grade) at Beechwood Elementary with her Science Olympiad team.

Action 3.2.20 The Public Information Office will strengthen relationships with the feeder high schools.

Department budget Public Information Officer, managers

2011-2012 High schools will meet with college personnel, to improve high school relations.

The college hosted two High School Principals Luncheons and a High School Counselors Breakfast. Attendance at all events increased.

Action 3.2.21 The Physical Education Division will recruit students to enroll in athletics and dance classes

w/in Coaches and Dance Instructors

2011-12 Successful recruiting highly skilled students.

In progress, despite the lack of resources to recruit and attract highly skilled students.

Action 3.2.22 The Physical Education Division will develop relationships with High School Faculty


2011-12 Propose to have current program information regarding students who may transfer

In progress. Dance instructors have communicated with area high schools.

Action 3.2.23 The Physical Education Division will bring students on campus for events.


2011-12 Information to entice students to attend Fullerton College

Approximately 50 high school students attended High School Day in fall and spring semesters.

Action 3.2.24 The Physical Education Division will host High School Dance Department Day

w/in and flyers Melanie Rosa Dance Concert/Coordinator

2011-12 Recruit potential dancers Approximately 50 high school students attended High School Day in fall and spring semesters.

Action 3.2.25 The Social Sciences Division will initiate the use of Honors Student Ambassadors to act as high school liaisons

Honors Program 2011 - 2013 Increased contact with local feeder high schools

The Honors Coordinator has expanded the scope of Honors Student Ambassadors (e.g. providing campus information and help at the information booths the first week of the semester) but the use of Ambassadors as high school liaisons is still under development.

Action 3.2.26 The Social Sciences Division will use Service Learning students as tutors/mentors in local schools and host a variety of educational events including STEM grant-funded Summer Camps and Science


2011 - 2013 Increased contact with local feeder high schools

STEM grant-funded Summer Camps and Science Saturdays have been a huge success and service learning students were involved as tutors.

Saturdays

Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community. Objective 3: Increase contacts with local business and industry.


Action 3.3.1 The Counseling Division’s Cultural Exchange Program will establish partnerships with local organizations.

Contact people will be identified to develop partnerships

Vincent White -Coordinator

Fall 2011 and Spring 2012

CXP will work with the community to provide cultural exchanges between students and the community

CXP was established and participating students attended a field trip to the museum of tolerance. In addition, local organizations were invited to campus for workshops/forums. Partners included Bienestar, Laguna Beach Community Clinic, AmVets, and UC Irivine and CSU Fullerton

Action 3.3.2 The Library will expand outreach to local business & industry through grants.

Librarian time to write grants, meet with representatives, plan press opportunities (following grant receipt)

Librarian will submit 1+ grant(s)/year Library faculty and staff will implement press opportunities, such as: 1) celebrations to promote grant partnerships, and 2) submit press releases, re: collaborations

Ongoing effort

Improve collection through grant funding Increase community connections by building partnerships with the local representatives for businesses that offer grants to libraries

Submitted 4 grant applications. Received and implemented 3 library grants. Improved collection using grant funds. Hosted reception to celebrate and publicize Verizon grant. Submitted several press releases regarding grants that garnered national and local press attention. Building partnerships with local businesses, including Target and Verizon.

Action 3.3.3 The Humanities Division will offer community

NA English Department Creative Writing Committee Chair

2011-2012 Attendance figures at workshop. Surveys of participants

Accomplished.

workshops focusing on how to publish original writing Action 3.3.4 The Humanities Division’s One Book, One College Program will work with Fullerton City Library to create a common program

NA Kim Orlijan and One Book One College committee

Planning 2011-2012 for implementation starting in Fall 2012

At least one collaborative event will jointly sponsored by the One Book One College Committee and the city library

So far, we have met once with the Fullerton City Library Director, Maureen Gebelein and have exchanged several emails discussing possible co-sponsorship of one event this academic year. The Fullerton College One Book for this academic year is tied in thematically with the Fullerton Reads/Library One Book. We have planned three events, the first one of which will take place at the Fullerton City Library on December 4, 2012. We are planning on meeting in early November to discuss these events and to decide on a shared book selection for next year as well as multiple shared events.

Action 3.3.5 The Humanities Division will establish a partnership between the ESL Department and the Buena Park Library

NA ESL Department Coordinator

Fall 2011 Meeting with Buena Park Library staff. Identification and implementation of one collaborative project

Department has discussed this in meetings. This project has been shelved.

Action 3.3.6 The Natural Sciences

Hospitality funds

NS Dean & Faculty

TBD Increase NS community network

Division will invite local businesses to participate as STEM partners

Marketing materials CEO Create student internship opportunities

Nothing done yet, but the grant can assist; we should use our county wide partnerships to help support this concept, e.g. Vital Link, OC Dept of Ed Alisa McCord, etc.

Action 3.3.7 The Natural Sciences Division will host an annual open house and invite local businesses to participate

Hospitality funds Marketing materials

NS Dean & Faculty CEO

TBD Increase NS community network Create student internship opportunities

Not implemented, could be facilitated by the ENGAGE in STEM grant.

Action 3.3.8 The Natural Sciences Division will develop a plan for undergraduate research

Grant funds NS Faculty, Dean & Staff, Campus Research Office

TBD Develop business/industry partners Involve students in research projects

Undergraduate research is being done in math and science. Through Project GPS, approximately 70 students participated in some type of research and/or internship. Over 100 ENGAGE in STEM students, from October 2011 to the present, have participated in undergraduate research and/or internships; over 40 math students and 62 science majors have been involved. Ben Crowell has worked with two physics students who built electronics to get two gamma-ray detectors working.

Action 3.3.9 The Humanities Division

Clerical support French Film Festival Committee

Spring 2012 Five newspaper articles or calendar items will be

Accomplished.

will expand French Film Festival outreach programs and increase community awareness of the festival.

published regarding the French Film Festival

Action 3.3.10 The Physical Education Division will include community leaders in the Hall of Fame Selection Committee

Fundraising Athletic Director 2011-12 Build relationship/bridges with community

Community leaders are involved in the Hall of Fame selection committee.

Action 3.3.11 The Physical Education Division will approach local businesses to advertise in the Media Guide and Dance Concert Programs.

Ad placement Coaches and Instructors 2011-12 Support extra-curricular programs.

Game day programs in which local businesses advertise. Dance Concert program 2012 had one major advertisement.

Action 3.3.12 The Public Information Office will create and implement a campus-wide Community Outreach program that will assign managers and other employees to serve as liaisons with local schools, community groups and businesses.

Hospitality account for event registrations

Public Information Officer, managers

2011-2012 Creation of plan and number of contacts made between college and local community

A Community Outreach program was implemented in January 2011. Fullerton College managers were assigned to a total of 21 community and governmental organizations. Each month, managers are required to submit a report detailing their activities to his/her area Vice President. As a direct result of the program, over 25 have been made between Fullerton College and the community.

Action 3.3.13 Division Dean 2011 -- 2013 Increased contact with Division Dean has

The Social Sciences Division will increase the number of classes with a Service Learning component

local business and industry

promoted Service Learning at Division Meetings.

Action 3.3.14 The Social Sciences Division will encourage faculty to seek out appropriate local business and industry partners who could provide guest speakers or field trip opportunities

Division Dean 2011 -- 2013 Increased contact with local business and industry

Division faculty have increased guest speakers from local businesses. As an example, the Death and Dying class has speakers on topics such as autopsies and organ donation.

Action 3.3.15 The Social Sciences Division will strengthen Office of Special Programs partnerships with key educational and community based organizations that will result in collaborative projects which support student success


2011 -- 2013 Increased contact with local business and industry

The OSP has continued to develop new partnerships with area schools (most recently Magnolia High School) and with community organizations such as Vital-Link working with them on STEM-related projects.

Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community. Objective 4: Strengthen partnership with Foundation to increase fundraising.


Action 3.4.1 The Fine Arts Division will work with the Foundation to create Centennial partnerships

Centennial budget Volunteer time and effort

Centennial co-coordinators: Foundation executive director, Foundation development officer

Fall 2011 – June 2014 Increased collaboration and planning between the College and Foundation Advice and training from Centennial fundraising consulting firm

October 2011 Centennial Partners’ Cruise involved 150 participants

Action 3.4.2 The Fine Arts Division will improve participation in Foundation events and fundraising

Volunteer time Dean of Fine Arts and faculty

Fall 2011 – June 2014 Funds raised for scholarships Increase support for Foundation special events

September 2011 Legends Alumni event created a new alumni scholarship. October 2011 Centennial Partners’ Cruise involved 150 participants. September 2012 Foundation Donor Wall supported by Dean and Art Department staff.

Action 3.4.3 The Library will coordinate with the Foundation to increase funding for library resources

Acquisitions librarian time to determine funding needs, write/research grants, and implement grants Library faculty and staff time to implement press opportunities

Acquisitions librarian and library staff

Acquisitions librarian will summit grants on an ongoing basis Host celebrations to promote grant partnerships

Submit press releases, re: collaborations

Improve library resources and strengthen partnership with foundation

Submitted 4 grant applications. Received and implemented 3 library grants. Improved collection using grant funds. Hosted reception to celebrate and publicize Verizon grant. Submitted several press releases regarding grants that garnered national and

local press attention. Building partnerships with the foundation.

Action 3.4.4 The Library will submit grant request(s) directly to the Foundation

Librarian time to determine funding priority, write/research, and implement grant(s)

Acquisitions librarian. Librarians will collaborate to determine funding priorities. Acquisitions librarian will submit grants on an ongoing basis.

Improve library resources and strengthen partnership with foundation.

Submitted and received foundation grant. Building partnerships with local businesses, including Target and Verizon.

Action 3.4.5 The Natural Sciences Division will improve participation in foundation events and fundraising

N/A NS employees Fall, 2011 Additional resources available

In progress

Action 3.4.6 The Physical Education Division will increase the participation of faculty and staff in Foundation events

Foundation events Foundation 2011-12 Enhance Events

In progress.

Action 3.4.7 The Physical Education Division will award athletic Scholarships through Foundation

Scholarship Foundation Foundation 2012 Student Athlete Awards Ceremony and Dance Awards

Approximately 25 foundation athletic scholarships were awarded in academic year 2011-2012.

Action 3.4.8 The Physical Education Division will submit a funding request for Hall of Fame wall

$1500 per semester Foundation 2012 Re-establish the Hall of Fame Wall.

Hall of Fame wall is established in the North Gym foyer and in progress.

Action 3.4.9 The Physical Education Division will have the Pep Squad participate in Foundation events

w/in allocation Pep squad coach 2011-12 Enhance events Performed at various Foundation events

Goal 3: Fullerton College will strengthen connections with the community. Objective 5: Engage the community through Centennial events. Action 3.5.1 The Centennial Steering Committee will produce a Centennial Partners’ Cruise

Centennial budget and volunteer time and energy

Centennial co-coordinators

October 2011 Community members invited to attend. Centennial awareness created. Centennial contacts mailing list created.

October 2011: Centennial cruise involved 150 participants, which included 25 community leaders.

Action 3.5.2 The Centennial Steering Committee will develop a centennial web presence.



2011-2014 Centennial website Centennial Facebook page

Website, Facebook page and Twitter created and continually updated

Action 3.5.3 The Centennial Steering Committee will create presentation materials and make presentations to civic organizations



2011-2014 Fundraising brochure Prezi Presentation Project panels Detailed project descriptions

All materials created by summer 2012. Presentations have been made to local civic organizations and will continue through the completion of the Centennial celebrations.

Action 3.5.4 The Humanities Division will celebrate the Centennial through Shakespeare in local schools

Humanities English Department/ Miguel Powers

Planning in 2012 for events in 2013

Participant figures on those students engaging in the activities.

Expanded collaborative project with Beechwood Middle school. Last year over 30 Beechwood and over 15 Fullerton College students produced and performed Much Ado About Nothing. This year, we are already planning a new, more integrated approach. We will be linking the Honors

Shakespeare course with the growing theater department courses at Beechwood to produce another Shakespeare play.

Action 3.5.5 The Humanities Division will coordinate a Centennial Poetry Contest

Centennial Committee funding for the award amount

English Department Creative Writing Committee

Planning in 2012 for 2013 Centennial.

Students will participate in a centennial activity focused on writing poetry

Committee has received funding for Live Wire and the contest will take place Fall 2012 semester.

Action 3.5.6 The Humanities Division will publish a Centennial-themed edition of a literary magazine

Centennial Committee funding to print copies of the literary magazine

English Department Creative Writing Committee with Michael Mangan as lead

Planning in 2012 Publication in 2013

Numbers of copies distributed

Funding has been obtained. Approximately 20 students have been recruited as staff with two faculty members advising the project. Submissions are being collected through 2012 and the journal is scheduled to be published in fall of 2013 to coincide with the Centennial.

Action 3.5.7 The Humanities Division will organize a book drive in the local community

Donated books; publicity materials; Centennial committee funding

Reading Department Coordinator

Planning: 2012 Implementation: 2013

Tally the number of books for children and young adults donated to the project

The committee received funding from the Centennial Committee and is currently in the planning stage.

Action 3.5.8 The Mathematics Division will invite renowned math faculty to participate in the Math Colloquia

Funds for honoraria and other expenses

Dana Clahane and the Mathematics Association

Fall 2013 Series of Centennial Colloquia events focused on mathematics

The colloquium invites noted speakers from local and national universities to present their findings on a broad area of topics. Talks are designed to be accessible to most college students.

Action 3.5.9 The Natural Sciences Division will let friends, family, alumni, students know about the Centennial and related events & invite them to attend/contribute

N/A NS employees Fall 2011 Improve communication Promotes enthusiasm for FC programs/activities

Excellent opportunity to do something of significance related to STEM, e.g. huge STEM “open house” and program with hands-on classroom opportunities, students presenting research, etc.

Action 3.5.10 The Natural Sciences Division will post a link to the Centennial website from the division website

Will be done soon.

Action 3.5.11 The Physical Education Division will partner with the Centennial committee regarding funding of new bleachers and a sculpture.

Centennial Fundraising Centennial Committee 2011-12 Football bleachers and sculpture.

In progress

Action 3.5.12 The Physical Education Division will provide resources for athletic advertisement.

Athletic Archives Sports Information Director

2011-12 Successful Centennial Event

In progress

Action 3.5.13 The Physical Education Division will host a Centennial dance performance.

w/in Dance instructor 2011-12 Successful Centennial Event

In progress

Action 3.5.14 The Physical Education Division will have the Spirit Squad participate in Centennial events

w/in Spirit squad coach 2011-12 Successful Centennial Event

In progress

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