1. Basic Skills Workgroup PaRC Presentation October 20, 2010 Basic Skills Workgroup Basic Skills/College Skills Definition: “Basic skills are those foundation skills in reading, writing, mathematics, & English as a Second Language, as well as learning skills & study skills, which are necessary for students to succeed in college-level work.” Source: Basic Skills as a Foundation for Student Success in California Community Colleges Report. March 2007. p.4.

2. Basic Skills Workgroup Tri-Chairs Leslye Noone, Classified Tri-Chair Faculty Tri-Chair (TBD) Paul Starer, Dean Tri-Chair Members Kelly Lopez, Student, Pass the Torch Elaine Kuo, Researcher Mary Thomas, Library Susie Huerta, Language Arts (to be confirmed) Darya Gilani, Instruction and Research Eloise Orrell, Ex-Officio, Vice President

3. Five Second History of Basic Skills Basic Skills Workgroup From 2006-2007 Research: Yay The Poppy Copy From 2007-2008 Local Inventory: Identify Our Effective Practices From 2008-2009 Getting to Work: Peter, Paul, & (sorry no Mary) Judy 2009-2010 Inventory into Action: College Skills Committee

4. 2010-2011 Basic Skills Workgroup Goals Basic Skills Workgroup Gain committee participation across disciplines. Re-affirm Workgroup mission Find ways to better serve basic skills students needs in the immediate future. (models such as Pass the Torch, clinic courses, information) Development of IRW program. Update of Inventory completed in 2008 to review Basic Skills needs on campus

5. Thank you http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/staff/irs/BSI Next meeting of the Basic Skills Workgroup: November 9, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Basic Skills Workgroup