SUBSTANDARD GRADES  Three times limit with a W, D or F  Effective October 12, 2011  College will not be paid after three attempts starting Summer 2012  Significant impact on basic skills, English and math and other programs  How should we change our programs to promote student success?

The Wolf is at the Door!

REPEATABILITY

ASCCC RECOMMENDATIONS  Proposal at the Consultation Council  Visual and Performing Arts – Three repeats allowed for ensemble courses.  Repeats not allowed for other visual and performing arts courses  Maximum of 4 levels  Eliminate repeatability for PE and CTE courses  Meet students needs through other curricular options and lapse of time policies

STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE

 Priority to basic skills, ESL, CTE, degree and certificate attainment and transfer  Apportionment received only for courses that support student education plans that are consistent with the priorities  Allow community education students to enroll when space is available  Develop schedules based upon student education plans  Focus on basic skills education  Transfer BSI funds to SSI  Adult education moving to community colleges

STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE  Professional development directed by Chancellor’s Office and focused on basic skills  Strengthen Chancellor’s Office and fund professional development and technology initiatives centrally  Student Success Plan, adoption of common assessment instruments and College scorecards required for funding  Alignment with K-12  K-20 data base  Pathways required for all conceivable goals  Defunding of non-SEP courses  Development of a strong continuing education program  Encourage innovation and flexibility in the delivery of basic skills instruction

THANK YOU MPC!!!

The old man spoke to me in a way that forced my attention. Could it be that his wisdom came from a greater knowing? From spirit? From heart? “The only monuments worth building are those in the hearts of others,” the words drifting like winter’s breathe. I heard without listening, and the distraction of youth made me forget. Until in my middle years I visited his resting place to sit and remember, and my heart was filled with his monument. I wept.