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A Conversation about Prerequisites

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

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A Conversation about Prerequisites

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  1. ASCCC CIOs CSSOs SSCCC A Conversation about Prerequisites

  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 MartinezPresident, Santa Ana College David Morse ASCCC Curriculum Committee Dick Robertson CSSO MiraCosta College Lisa Romano ASCCC Curriculum Committee Barry RusselCCCCO, Vice Chancellor of Instruction Jeff SpanoDean Student Services, CCCCO Christian YoungerStudent 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-programvalidation …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 2011-12 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. 29-30, 2010 • Anticipated adoption at fall plenary: November 13, 2010

  9. Breakouts & Questions? Friday Afternoon Breakout Sessions: • Doing Prerequisites Right (Good Practice), includingTimetables, Local Steps, Content Review, Capacity & Transition Challenges • New Rules for Prerequisites (Local Policy & Procedure), includingT5 §55003, Model District Policy, local board policy, “Prerequisites Revisited,” local implementation challenges • Questions?

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