1. New Possibilities & Radical Solutions: Harmonizing with Administrators Greg Gilbert, ASCCC Randal Lawson, Santa Monica College Mark Wade Lieu, ASCCC John Nixon, Mt San Antonio College Jane Patton, ASCCC

2. Preview Evolution of faculty working with administrators at state level Accomplishments of SACC Lessons learned about collaboration ASCCC resources Yeah, but... Discussion

3. Faculty & Administrators at SACC SACC= System Advisory Committee on Curriculum Agency Review recommendation Evolution of committee Growing pains

4. SACC’s Progress Stand Alone course approval (AB 1943) Program & Course Approval Handbook Guidelines on Tutoring & Learning Assistance Title 5 discussions Other topics

5. Lessons Learned about Collaborating at the state level Everyone benefits when decisions include field input from administrators and faculty

6. Resources Empowering Local Senates Participating Effectively in District & College Governance Roles & Responsibilities of Faculty Academic Chairs Minimum Qualifications Faculty Role in Planning & Budget Faculty as Professionals: Responsibilities, Standards, & Ethics Working with the 2002 Accreditation Standards: The Faculty’s Role The 2002 Accreditation Standards: Implementation

7. Additional areas where collaboration is needed New program development Program reduction & discontinuance Administrator Retreat rights Others

8. Yeah, but...

9. Strategies Avoid: “Us” vs “them” Move from small collaborations to bigger (builds trust) Share information (demonstrate openness) Invite participation; it’s up to us! Faculty /administrators can’t do it alone Take advantage of natural alliances (curriculum; challenging Board)