Reorganization Plan for Learning Services Department Spring 2015

 Math Lab (2500 bldg.) located next to the gym.  Reading/Writing Lab located in the 1600 bldg.  Language Lab located in the 300 bldg.  1999 – 4200 sq. ft. extension to the north side of the Spencer Library and Media Center: Learning Support Services.  Each lab has its own coordinator who hires, trains, and evaluates tutors. Background

 The labs have been separate and operated by their respective departments, and they have been grouped together under one academic dean.  There have been problems with both systems.  There have been concerns about the inconsistency of tutor qualifications and effectiveness.  Students have been caught in the middle. Background cont.

 To improve student success  To centralize budget management  To create uniform policies and practices for tutor selection, training, and evaluation  To ensure discipline faculty are involved in process Reorganization Goals

Proposed Department ← Proposed position

 Supervise the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Learning Services Labs; assure availability of necessary materials and maintain an appropriate learning environment; establish and monitor lab schedules to optimize tutor availability and student participation. Learning Services Specialist

 Recruit, screen, select, train, assign, evaluate, discipline, schedule, promote and terminate tutors.  Meet and confer with department chairs/coordinators and department faculty to establish and implement program standards, policies and procedures.  Promote Learning Services programs and services throughout the College. Learning Services Specialist

 Possess a master’s degree in any master’s degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college; -OR-  Possess a Master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master’s degree with emphasis in adult learning theory. Specialist Minimum Quals

 Phase 1 is the development and approval of the reorganization plan.  Academic Senate has jurisdiction over academic and professional matters.  Academic Senate agenda for May 6 (1 st reading) and May 20 (2 nd reading).  Board of Trustees agenda for June 17. Phase I Implementation

 Phase 2 will take place throughout the academic school year.  Human Resources Office will work with affected employees and CSEA and CCA/CTA/NEA respectively to ensure appropriate notifications and processes for layoff.  Phase 3 and Phase 4 activities will be entered into the program review process for the school year. Phase 2 Implementation

Personnel Changes Current Positions  R/W Lab Tutorial Specialist  Math Lab Tutorial Specialist*  Math Lab Instructional Specialist  Language Lab Coordinator  R/W Lab Coordinator  Learning Support Services Coordinator  Staff Secretary II (ALLS)  Microcomputer Lab Assistant (Library) : $403, : $423,840 Proposed Positions  Learning Services Specialist  Math Lab Tutorial Specialist*  Micro Computer Lab Assistants (4)  Staff Secretary II : $227,513 - $335,832

 Phase 3 will cover the physical adjustments to the 2600 bldg. to accommodate the inclusion of all tutoring services.  Phase 4 will cover the physical remodeling and computer set up for the 2500 bldg. and the Library Annex.  The reorganized Learning Services Department will initiate services in Fall Phase 3-4 Implementation