STATE OF THE SENATEASCCC Spring Plenary 2015

Still Going On: Hot Topics Continued from

Fall

The Education Technology Initiatives Online Education Common Assessment Educational Planning

Technology Fair Tonight 6:15-7:30

AB 86 Adult Education

Noncredit

Accreditation

Still Going On: Hot Topics Continued from

Fall

Student Equity Plans and the Student Success

and Support Program (SSSP)

PCAH Revision

Transfer degrees—SB 440 and BoG Mandates

The Community College Baccalaureate Degree

12 pilot colleges have been chosen, with three more expected

ASCCC has formed a task force that will work with the pilot colleges to address various issues that fall under Academic Senate purview: Upper division definition Upper division general education Minimum qualifications Necessary Support Services

Task Force on Workforce, Job Creation, and a Strong

Economy

Extension of 2011 Student Success TF

Expected to focus on topics such as the following: job creation alignment of K through higher education career

pathways responsiveness to industry collaborative use of resources

Panel Discussion this morning

Recommendations to be completed by fall

Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative

Chancellor’s Office Division of Institutional Effectiveness

Focus on technical assistance to colleges in need regarding accreditation status, fiscal stability, student performance and outcomes, and legal compliance

Partner district—College of the Canyons

Strong ASCCC Representation

On the Horizon

Legislation AB 288 (Holden): Dual enrollment AB 490 (Alejo): EOPS and CARE programs AB 626 (Low): Hiring of full-time faculty, part-time

office hours, noncredit FT ratio AB 770 (Irwin): Basic Skills Innovation AB 798 (Bonilla): Open Educational Resources SB 42 (Liu): Commission on Higher Education

Performance and Accountability SB 66 (Leyva): Statewide Careers Pathways

Program

On the Horizon

Budget A strong budget for the CCC System We did not receive all we requested An additional billion dollars or more expected in

revenues for the state We will continue to push for full-time faculty hiring

and dedicated professional development funding

On the Horizon

Professional Development General stress on Professional Development

Statewide A focus of Workforce Task Force, Board of

Governors Professional Development College

Pilot Module: Faculty Leadership An ongoing training program over the course of a

year rather than a one-time event. Plan to expand into other modules next year

ASCCC Activities and News

Revision of bylaws

Strategic plan

Annual Report

Partnerships with other organizations

The big event next spring

ASCCC Activities and News

Committees, task forces, other bodies Over 300 faculty appointees

Focus on diversity

Thank you to all who serve at the state level

Upcoming ASCCC Events

CTE Leadership Academy: May 8-9 (sold out)

Faculty Leadership Institute: June 11-13, San Jose

Curriculum Institute: July 9-11, Anaheim

Fall Plenary Session: November 5-7, Irvine

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