Central California Community Colleges Committed To Change Consortium (C6) CONSORTIUM

C6 Consortium C6 refers to the Central California Community Colleges Committed to Change or C6.   Two grants were applied for by West Hills on behalf of the C6 (and funded). (1) DOL TAACCCT grant (2) California Education Policy Fund grant (CEPF).  The CEPF grant includes the common Assessment Placement Test project.  

C6 Consortium Grants BOTH of these grants are for C6 colleges. 10 of the 13 C6 colleges participate in the DOL grant and 11 of the 13 colleges participate in the CEPF grant.

The Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT)  http://www.westhillscollege.com/district/about/partnerships/c6/taaccct/

C6 Consortium Grant Plan The C6 Consortium has implemented eight inter-related and inter-dependent elements that contribute significantly to students of community and technical colleges: Positive outcomes occur In retention In completion rates and In the reduction of time to complete degrees and/or certificates

C6 Consortium Grant Plan The Delta College Psychiatric Technician Program has implemented a strategy of eight researched-based Guiding Principles to dramatically improve student outcomes and to accelerate progress.

Eight Researched-based C6 Consortium Eight Researched-based  Guiding Principles Integrated Program Design Cohort Enrollment Block Scheduling Compressed Classroom Instruction Embedded Remediation Increase Transparency Transformational Technology Innovative Student Support Services

Strategy Activity Personnel Integrated Program Design Classes are modularized into a pattern of 12 week content based groups; Once “fundamentals” is successfully completed, the students are offered a choice of 3 content pathways: Nursing Science, Developmental Disabilities, or Psychiatric Nursing, (each content area consist of two 6 -week courses, which are required to be taken sequentially). John Schaefer Felicia Semillo Julie Kay Cohort Enrollment The first cohort began in the Spring 2012 term and consisted of 28 Stanislaus Students and 32 SJDC students. A second cohort of 60 students began in January 2013. A third cohort of 60 students began in May 2013. A fourth cohort of 60 students will begin in January 2014.

Strategy Activity Personnel Block Scheduling In spring 2012 the PT curriculum was partially modularized into 10-week components and was developed using evidence based practices. Beginning spring of 2013, classes were fully modularized into a pattern of 12-week content based modules where each cohort enrolled in courses together for the duration of the program. Psychiatric Technician Faculty from San Joaquin Delta Community College, Porterville Community College, and West Hills Community College Compressed Classroom Instruction The Psychiatric Technician Program at San Joaquin Delta College is now a one year program consisting of seven 6-week modules. Each cohort is able to complete the program by taking 2 content specific modules in Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing and Developmental Disabilities Nursing and 1 module in Foundations of Nursing. At the end of the program, cohort members receive a Psychiatric Technician Certificate and are eligible to sit for the CA State Boards for licensure. Psychiatric Technician Faculty and Staff

Strategy Activity Personnel Embedded Remediation Embedded instruction is incorporated for two hours per week as part of the clinical hours. An instructor from the English department works with Psychiatric Technician students to develop their : Professional Written Communication skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Ethical Reasoning skills, and Data Base Researching Techniques Adjunct Associate Professor of English Sheli Ayers Increased Transparency Based on the labor market, industry demands, and regular input from its industry advisory committee, the Psychiatric Technician Program will update information available on the SJDC Psychiatric Technician Website regarding program costs, duration, success rates, job placement outcomes, and newly developed recruitment materials. The Psychiatric Technician Program will place a high priority on job placement by sustaining engagement with existing industry partners and developing new ones. Psychiatric Technician Program Staff Members

Strategy Activity Personnel Innovative Student Support Services Transformational Technology SJDC Instructors have worked on the C6 driven Open Educational Resources (OER) for Developmental Disabilities. The plan is to adopt in curriculum when available. SJDC Instructors require students to use web enhanced resources. Each room assigned to PT instruction is in the process of being upgraded with state of the art technology. Psychiatric Technician Instructors Innovative Student Support Services Student Success Center provides Psychiatric Technician students with course tutoring and assistance. In addition, basic skills students use on-line modules on the Etudes platform and are able to meet with a tutor outside of class in one of the tutoring centers for additional assistance. Julie Kay Rosalva Ibarra

Two New Stockton Facilities Hiring Psychiatric Technicians Department of State Hospitals (DSH) California Health Care Facility-Stockton (CHCF) (Medical) Opened in July 22, 2013 

What is a Psychiatric Technician? An entry-level health care provider who is responsible for care of mentally disordered and developmentally disabled clients. A licensed provider with a similar scope of practice as a licensed vocational nurse, but with more Psychiatric and Developmental Disabilities experience.

Demand for Healthcare Workers in the Stockton region The California Department of Corrections Facility in Stockton has reported a need to hire: 426 Psychiatric Technicians 40 Senior Psychiatric Technicians/Supervisors 183 RNs Plus an additional need for supervisory level health care professionals for the facility.

What Is The Starting Salary Range For A Psychiatric Technician? $15- $27 Per Hour $30,720 - $51,840 Per Year For more information about the Psychiatric Technician Profession: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/licensing/psychiatric_technician.shtml

Other Agencies Hiring Psych Techs Day Treatment Centers Developmental Centers Psychiatric Hospitals & Clinics Psychiatric Technician Programs Geropsychiatric Centers Residential Care Facilities Vocational Training Centers……and others!

SJDC Psych Tech Constraints: C6 Number of Students Served 225 in term of C6 grant Faculty 2 Full Time 1 Full-Time Industry Provided 8 Adjunct

Clinical Partners San Joaquin County Behavior Health Services St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center St. Joseph’s Medical Center San Joaquin General Hospital United Cerebral Palsy Adult Activity Center Central Valley Training Center (CVTC) Redwood School LaSalette, long-term care Creekside, long-term care Wagner Heights, long-term care Crestwood, long-term care

Department of State Hospitals-Stockton First Clinical Rotations begin September 30, 2013

SJDC Psych Tech Students Approximately 60 Students per Cohort Four Cohorts total (Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2014) Approximately 240 students total Commitment for grant 225 students Current Student Numbers 53 graduates, December 2012 108 current students Curriculum Seven 6-Week Modules Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology New LVN/PT Board approved curriculum (Fall 2012) Embedded Basic Skills

Embedded Instruction – 2 Clinical Hours Professional Communication Interpersonal and Writing Skills Note taking skills, Paraphrasing, Summarizing Critical Thinking Skills Ethical Reasoning Analyzing Nursing Articles Researching Data Bases (Library Databases) APA Documentation Instruction and Implementation

Budget – C6 Grant Salary and Benefits $1,289,612.00 Equipment $100,000.00 Travel $36,846.00 Supply/Instructional Supply $20,014.00 Assessment Tests $4,047.00 Indirect Costs $64,481.00 Grant Amount Total = $1,515,000.00

Program Marketing Recordnet Archives Recordnet Archives January 1, 2011 Record Article by Alex Breitler, Record Staff Writer Delta to offer training for new prison jobs Psychiatric techs can earn close to $60,000 a year Recordnet Archives June 9, 2013 follow-up Record Article by Alex Breitler, Record Staff Writer Newspaper Articles June 1, 2011 web-page: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110101/A_NEWS/101010311&cid=sitesearch June 9, 2013 web-page: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130609/A_NEWS/306090308&cid=sitesearch Golden opportunity Dozens upon dozens of psychiatric technicians trained by S.J. Delta College prepare for their new careers at Stockton's medical prison Recordnet Archives

June 26, 2013 Public Information Session Program Marketing June 26, 2013 Public Information Session Tillie Lewis Theater 241 Community members and interested students attended

Ms. Goeman’s Summer 2013 NURS PT 11 L Group

C6 Consortium Grants California Education Policy Fund grant (CEPF).   The CEPF grant includes the common Assessment Placement Test project.  

Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts The C6 Consortium is proposing to implement regional policy reforms as a potential model for state-wide policy changes. The anticipated short term policy outcomes of C6 Consortium efforts are: Use of a common placement test across all colleges The C6 Consortium will support efforts to Assembly Bill 743 by providing data and support to implementation of a common assessment system. 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This bill will removed restrictions on concurrent enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges. enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges. enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges. enrollment and authorizeK-12 districts to enter into partnerships with community colleges.

Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts Agreement on common cut scores for placement test- The C6 Consortium supports efforts to Assembly Bill 743 by providing data and support for implementation of a common assessment system. Alignment of curriculum between 12th grade and college freshman year

Anticipated outcomes of your organization’s efforts Implementation of priority registration for targeted groups to improve degree outcomes- The C6 consortium can measure outcomes as students progress through intermediate stages toward degree completion. Create high school policy to establish a common “Senior Year Experience” that requires the following: college readiness embedded into instructional delivery of classes, course content changes, and math review for students not placing into college level math.

The CEPF Grant Common Assessment Placement Test Project McCann Associates selected to develop customized placement test for pilot project Customization and Alignment of Assessment Instrument Diagnostic Capabilities Affordability

The CEPF Grant Common Assessment Placement Test Project Workgroup Cross-sector core regional team Cross-sector core faculty team College technical team Frequent and transparent communication with college, including test administrators McCann Associates

Common Assessment Placement Test The CEPF Grant Common Assessment Placement Test Project San Joaquin Delta College Workgroup Reading Adaptive/Linear Test Writing Adaptive/Linear Test Faculty Diane Oren, Vickey Aubrey, Dr. Marcos Contreras Math Adaptive/Linear Test Jacqueline Schwegel, Dr. Suzanne Lindborg, Dr. Nick Bykov

December 2012 Psychiatric Technician Pinning Ceremony Matt Wetstein , Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction & Stephanie Quitoriano 2012 PT Cohort December 2012 Psychiatric Technician Pinning Ceremony

December 2012 Psychiatric Technician Pinning Ceremony