1. Undecided Student inquiry group
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2. GROUP MEMEBERS
Jerrod Feinder, Professor, English Grace Beltran, PSC, Counseling Jacquie Escobar, Counselor Jerrod Feiner, Professor, English Kenny Gonzalez, Counselor Tia Holiday, PSC, Guardian Scholars Program Jessica Hurless, DT Lead Ronda Wimmer, Professor, Wellness Lavinia Zanassi, Counselor

3. INQUIRY QUESTIONS
Undeclared Student Identification Using data, what are the demographics of undeclared students at Skyline College? How do we identify undeclared students? Choosing a Path/House How will the college help undeclared students choose a house and a path? Do we see students who are undeclared choosing the Exploratory House or can they explore within a house? Should we have an undeclared house? If yes, what does it look like? How are students supported in transitioning out of the house? Integrate Learning Communities/Special Programs Can learning communities be utilized as tool in helping undeclared students in the decision making process? Equity How do we ensure equity for undeclared students? Assessment What role can learning communities play in exploration? Which assessment measures will be used to measure the effectiveness of supporting students on deciding on a major.

4. ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SUCCESSES
Discussions …
Understanding – 
Who is an “Undecided Student”
Not a simple definition
House (Stand-alone Program) vs. Embedded Programs 
House – Initiates Self-Awareness process
Embedded – Continues Major/Career Awareness and Clarification
3SP (Student Success and Support Program)
Abbreviated SEP vs. Comprehensive SEP
State Mandate – CSEP completed by end of 3rd semester or 15 units
Explorers Program
Spring 2018 – CRER 116 Deciding on a Major; Workshops; major counseling
Sources Ellis, K. (2014) Academic Advising Experiences of First-Year Undecided Students: A Qualitative Study. NACADA Journal,  34(2),
Steele, G. (2003) A research based approach to working with undecided students: A case study, NACADA Journal, 23 (1 & 2) 10 – 26

5. Challenges (& Opportunity)
Lack of meaningful data available
Expedited timeline 
Limited understanding of project scope, definitions and expectations
Opportunity
Integration of new inquiry group    (Exploratory Course)
   

6. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOVING FORWARD
Target Data Collection
MyMajor (Counseling Division)
Major Clarity Index
Counseling faculty input/implementation
Student perspectives
Continued discussions /exploration on how to best serve undecided students
Determination
House/Program vs. Embedded Programs vs. Hybrid
Collaboration with Counseling Division 3SP Workgroup
Begin efforts on integrating Exploratory Group

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Commitment to provide on-going support and training as protocol evolves
Colleague pairings to be designated creating areas of specialization within academic disciplines
One yearly retreat coordinated to determine progress and areas of further inquiry
Information on MyMajor offered as FlexDay activity 

8. RESOURCES NEEDED Data “Up-front” data Point of entry – CCC Apply
My Majors (expected February / March 2018)
Educational Goal & Major
Option to declare Undecided/Undeclared/Exploratory at point of entry
At present –
Student must declare a major 
Not all majors offered at Skyline College
Currently no option to declare exploratory (undeclared)status
Additional meeting time
Continued discussions
Analyze Data to inform House vs. Embedded program decision 
From Design Team Leadership:
Clear understanding – What is a Meta Major?
Definitive timeline