Which ICC Next? Part I

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world. Our Mission

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional Core Competencies:Institutional Core Competencies Our Mission Critical thinking Assessed Communication and expression Information literacy Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness

Characteristics of Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness Students will: Recognize their role as local, national, and global citizens Participate in a democratic process Respect social and cultural diversity Appreciate the complexity of the physical world Understand the significance of both environmental sustainability and social justice

Arguments in favor of Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness Timeliness Respondents stated their experience at De Anza “very much” or “quite a bit” increased their ability to: GCSEA: work effectively individually and collaboratively on projects 57% GCSEA: participate in a democratic process38% GCSEA: understand the significance of both environmental sustainability and social justice 52% Information Literacy: able to recognize when additional information is needed to complete an assignment 65% Critical Thinking: able to evaluate conclusions to ensure they make sense 63%

Arguments in favor of Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness Timeliness 2) The most recent Accountability Reporting for the Community Colleges (ARCC) report showed that we have lost ground in closing the gap for the underrepresented. See slide 9 at

Arguments in favor of Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness Timeliness 3) Campus Climate survey will be conducted in Spring 2013

Arguments in favor of Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness Timeliness 4) College is applying for the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement to be recognized as a the first community college in California to have this classification. We are applying in April 2014.

Arguments in favor of Global, cultural, social and environmental awareness Timeliness 5) Parallel the work of Veronica Neal and The Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education

SLO Announcements Part II

SLO Visibility Current status: visible on course outlines when viewed from ECMS and in TracDat but not on public view of course outlines Public view of course outlines – Fall 2013 (After all, De Anza faculty are good at the SLO process!)

SLOAC 2013 SLO Convocation Friday, April 26, 2013 Save the date!

When: Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm Every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 am Where: Right in your Academic Senate Office If you have doubts/questions concerning  Student Outcome Statements  SLO Assessments  Program Level Outcome Statements  PLO Assessments  The Mechanics of TracDat SLO Help SLOACTracDatPLOAC