Meeting & Agendas

Tobin Quereau, Raja Faris, Katharine Bennett, Carol Townsend, Cleaburn Zwernemann, Kathleen Christensen, Cathy Angell, Terry Bazan, David Acevedo for Lee Buentello, KC Caliz, Zoe Van Sandt, Loretta Edelen, Rich Griffiths, Susan Jones, Barbara Jorge, Mike Reid, Melissa Richardson, Linda Moore for Kirk White, Voncille Wright

Richard Armenta, Angular Adams, Mariano Diaz-Miranda, Mary Harris, De’Borah Jones, Alisha Aguilar Lopez, Marie-Line McGhee, Soon Merz, Quevarra Moten, Luanne Preston, Ruth Reinhart, Stewart Sachers, Patricia Salazar, Stacey Stover, Hazel Ward

Tobin welcomed the committee.

A motion to approve the minutes was made by Cleaburn Zwernemann with a second by Cathy Angell. The minutes were approved.

At present there is no required intervention before withdrawal. The idea was brought to A&R and SASC for discussion. Years ago there was a subcommittee reviewing this proposal headed by Paul Duffy but it “died.” Tobin was on the committee but said there were so many complex issues that affect students; Financial Aid, Status, etc. The idea of making students have counselor sign off on withdrawal was not feasible due to the large number of students who try to drop on the last day. Carol Townsend asked if asked other colleges had student online self withdrawal and how it was handled. Also a suggestion was made to create a program in the system with minimum requirements to allow students to drop tying it to student standing. Kathleen said more faculty feedback is needed. Terry asked if IT’s been consulted. Kathleen has discussed it with Andrew Christie and he is not for it. The subject will require more discussion.

Rich provided copy of the power point presentation given to faculty coaches. Tobin gave a brief review of the retreat, data binders and exercises. Rich reviewed some of the CCSSE data and most relevant was the need for relationship building. Student satisfaction with services is also a predictor of success. The need is for high expectation of students with high support from the faculty coaches. Rich said collaboration important as well. Study Skills intervention plus time management training work well together. Mike Reid asked why study skills are not mandated for all students. Kathleen responded that they are still studying the effect on students’ lives (outside school, work etc). Susan Jones asked why not have study skills specific to subjects, Tobin said it is being considered.

Raja distributed the calendar of events for Student Success with the url.

History of it, students had an interest in reviving it. Doing as a way to create pride and a college-going culture. Initially ACC asked for suggestions from students, staff and the public. It has been cut down to 20 or so and a third party PR firm will help to do research. Focus groups will be used. Marketing will present results to the board then have a vote by ACC to find final 2 which will go to the board for a final decision.

Tobin- next meeting Feb 12 Loretta Edelen reminded everyone of the MLK Youth Awards at EVC, January 10 at 4:00 p.m. Also the January 17 MLK Celebration with Keynote address by Dr. Eric Michael Dyson at the Long Center. January 18 MLK March Kathy Angell – ACC needs a better way to inform students of school load. Five (5) credit language courses are quite intensive and students overload themselves. Maybe it would be possible to have students to help other students. Katharine Bennett – It may be possible to have department lists of students who can help. There was a discussion on making study skills mandatory. Katharine Bennett suggested having a certain amount of hours of study such as workshops etc. Tobin said the college is looking at such ways.