Santa Rosa Junior College
Academic Affairs
Mid-Year Report
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1.0
Objective 1.1 (revision of "KnowledgeWorks)) |
Critical Educational Initiatives Academic Affairs will continue to develop and assess progress on critical educational initiatives: the linkage of workforce preparation and economic development; the development of additional programs leading to formal certification or recognition to complement the degree and certificate programs; the assessment and improvement of developmental education programs and services across the disciplines; the development of an institutional plan for off campus and weekend programs A new task force produced a second iteration of "KnowledgeWorks," which was reviewed by IPC in the Fall 2000 semester. Organizational changes are being discussed in Academic Affairs leading to the development of an "Economic Institute" and a customer-focused approach to economic development and workforce training. |
In addition to the original objectives listed for this goal, we have also strengthened the major requirement for the Associate Degree by implementing the "Transfer Major" in F'00, developing 15 new majors, and providing training abut revised majors procedures. |
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Objective 1.2 (non-traditional instructional delivery of workforce training)
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Non-traditional instructional delivery continues to expand, as evidenced by the Technology Academy opening in the Spring 2001 semester. Plans are being developed for a "Weekend College" and on-line courses generated 100 FTES. |
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Objective 1.3 (developmental education)
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$46,000 of innovation funds have been earmarked to this objective. The new General Education Dean has mobilized the Developmental Education Task Force to develop ways to improve coordination and effective measurement of outcomes.
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Objective 1.4 (off-campus and weekend)
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The new Assistant Dean, Business, CIS, Off-campus and Weekend Programs, took office in November of 2000 and is developing a plan for the expansion of offerings. |
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2.0
Objective 2.1 (Director of Open Learning)
Objective 2.2 (revised job descriptions and titles)
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Implementation of Organizational Changes Academic Affairs will complete the implementation of changes as needed in its organizational structure and operations, based primarily on the review and evaluation conducted in the Spring 1999 semester. An initial search led to the decision to reopen the position.
No action on this objective. |
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3.0
Objective 3.1 (IPC guidelines) Objective 3.2 (EPCC resources) Objective 3.3 (completed Masterplan for IPC review)
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Educational Masterplan The Vice President of Academic Affairs will provide primary support to the Educational Planning and Coordinating Council in the creation of an Educational Master Plan for the College.
IPC regularly has received updates and provided guidance on the plan. No additional resources have been necessary.
Not yet completed. Section II ("The Fact Book") is being developed.
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4.0
Objective 4.1 (receive and implement PEP forms)
Objective 4.2 (operational systems review; clarification of related PEP's to Systems and other planning processes) |
Program Evaluation & Planning Academic Affairs will implement its revised program review process (Program Evaluation and Planning) and link it to the resource allocation and institutional planning processes. The PEP process was revised throughout Fall 2000, with feedback and training for Department Chairs and Instructional Managers. PEP's are due to supervising administrators on February 28, 2001.
This objective is met through the outline of the Academic Affairs Educational Plan. A number of training and feedback activities have occurred to ensure chair and manager input into the planning system, with appropriate modifications of deadlines and feedback loops. |
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5.0
Objective 5.1 (Director, Open Learning) Objective 5.2 (support of open learning) Objective 5.3 (support for the integration of technology throughout the curriculum)
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Educational Technology Plan Academic Affairs will implement the plan for enhancing support and integration of educational technology throughout the district. See Objective 2.1. The search for this position will commence in February of 2001.
Support for CATE has been provided through TTIP funds, staff development funds, support staff efforts, and the District created a faculty technology training fund.
CATE, Media Services, and Academic Computing continue to support the use of instructional technology and media throughout the District. |
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6.0
Objective 6.1 (understood by college community)
Objective 6.2 (Spring schedule - size and FTES) |
New Schedule Template In conjunction with the other components, Academic Affairs will implement a new class schedule "template" for the Santa Rosa campus effective Spring 2001. The Template has been widely discussed and publicized.
The Spring 2001 schedule is just slightly larger than the Spring 2000 Schedule. FTES figures are unknown at this time.
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7.0
Objective 7.1 (review Chapter 3) |
Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures The review of Board Policies and Procedures related to the Academic Affairs component will be completed.
Revisions are on track for completion by the end of the academic year, per College Council's timeline.
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