1. A Conversation about Prerequisites
ASCCC
CIOs
A Conversation about Prerequisites
CSSOs
SSCCC

2. Background What has been in place and why?
ASCCC discussions over the years…
Shulock et al.: Rules of the Game (2007) & It Could Happen (2008)
LAO: Back to Basics (2008)
ASCCC resolution 9.02 (Spring 2009)
Goal: to move to content review
Appointment of Prerequisite Task Force…

3. Prerequisite Task Force
Goal: Effecting the changes needed to improve student success: (prerequisites are not a panacea)
Timing: student demand is high
Work with college researchers
Change Title 5 §55003: the new language is permissive
Other documents to review: “Model District Policy” (BOG, 1993) and “Good Practices for Prerequisites” (ASCCC 1997)

4. Prerequisite Task Force Membership
Kevin Bontenbal ASCCC Curriculum Committee Mitjl Capet, CIO, College of the Canyons Dennis Gervin CIO/CSSO, Columbia College Mark Wade Lieu ASCCC Past President Richard Mahon ASCCC Curriculum Chair Erlinda Martinez President, Santa Ana College David Morse ASCCC Curriculum Committee Dick Robertson CSSO MiraCosta College Lisa Romano ASCCC Curriculum Committee Barry Russel CCCCO, Vice Chancellor of Instruction Jeff Spano Dean Student Services, CCCCO Christian Younger Student Senate, California Community Colleges

5. SACC & Title 5 §55003 Revised language for Title 5 §55003:
…is permissive
…continues the requirement for course-by-course & program-by- program validation
…continues to identify content review as the primary method of prerequisite validation
…continues to require multiple measures and monitoring for disproportionate impact and
…seeks to improve student success

6. Timetable Title 5 §55003 Review: SACC (January-February-March)
Consultation Council (this morning!)
Webinars: April 22, 26 27, 29
A conversation with MALDEF, late April
Board of Governors May/July?
Curriculum Institute, July 8-10, 2010; Early release of “Prerequisites Revisited” at Curriculum Institute, which has a pre-session focused on prerequisites
Fall 2010: Review & revise local policy & procedure; ASCCC content review training; develop & implement local content review; review & approve new CORs for college catalogs

7. Challenges
Multiple Measures • Review existing assessment placement process (esp. in light of matriculation funding cuts)
Capacity • Basic Skills Sections • Research capacity
Disproportionate Impact • Monitor and address as gaps appear • Make use of the resources at the ASCCC Basic Skills website, especially the BSI Handbook
Training
• Need for system wide support and accountability with regard to faculty training (Identifying Pre-req skills / Content Review)

8. “Prerequisites Revisited”
Revision of “Good Practice for the Implementation of Prerequisites” (adopted 1997, revision called for, 9.06, S98)
Drafts reviewed & commented on already by: Exec, SACC, Prerequisites Task Force (with CEO CIO, CSSO, SSCCC reps), CACCRAO (Admissions & Records) and MAP (Matriculation Professional Association)
Anticipated Exec approval to release, June 5, 2010
Release to the field: Curriculum Institute, July 8-10, 2010
Release of final draft to area meetings: Oct , 2010
Anticipated adoption at fall plenary: November 13, 2010

9. Breakouts & Questions? Friday Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
Doing Prerequisites Right (Good Practice), including Timetables, Local Steps, Content Review, Capacity & Transition Challenges
New Rules for Prerequisites (Local Policy & Procedure), including T5 §55003, Model District Policy, local board policy, “Prerequisites Revisited,” local implementation challenges
Questions?