1. 5/27/2016 Welcome! Curriculum Institute 2009 Curricular Activism – Lead, Follow or Stay on the Porch 1

2. 1. Who Are You? A.Administration B.Classified Curriculum Technician, Liaison, Instructional Aide, etc C.Faculty D.Other 2 5/27/2016

3. Working Together Important to curricular success No curriculum is an island Modeled in breakouts Modeled in CCCCO committees 3 5/27/2016

4. Curriculum and the Budget Crises What we will lose: Students Part-time faculty What we may lose: Courses and programs Focus on Basic Skills or CTE What we must fight to RETAIN: Effective pedagogy: Valuable student pathways Proper curricular rigor Valuable institutional processes 4 5/27/2016

5. Curriculum - the vehicle of education What is your vehicle? Where is your institution vehicle going? 5/27/2016 5

6. When you are trying to get from one place to another You don’t want this You do want to check for feedback & indicators 5/27/2016 6

7. Budget Situation Reality Check! Program Review Program discontinuance policies Compliant degrees (AB 440) AA & AS definitions New graduation requirements External calls for accountability 7 5/27/2016

8. Budget Situation Reality Check! Basic Skills Basic Skills Initiative Funding ARCC Report ARCC Supplemental CB 21 coding for basic skills 8 5/27/2016

9. Budget Situation Reality Check! Prerequisites Noncredit curricular strategies Noncredit Enhanced funding Ethnic Studies Greening the Curriculum 9 5/27/2016

10. Reality Check – Silver Linings PCAH CurricUNET Martha Kanter – U.S. Undersecretary of Education President Obama’s priority on Basic SKills 10 5/27/2016

11. Our Role - Curriculum Our Vehicle Curriculum Committees that trained and understand their work Faculty developers that are knowledgeable about effective practices Leaders that understand the curricular options A little quiz 11 5/27/2016

12. Modes of Curriculum Degree-applicable credit Intent: prepare student for degree, certificates, transfer or employment Approval Process: CCCCO (unless stand alone) Level: College level, critical thinking, extensive student evaluations, two hours outside work Repeatability: limited Funding: state funding/fees 12 5/27/2016

13. Modes of Curriculum Nondegree-applicable credit Intent: prepare students for college level work Approval Process: CCCCO (unless stand alone) Level: College level, critical thinking, student evaluations, two hours outside work Repeatability: limited; max of 30 semester units per student (except ESL) Funding: state funding/fees 13 5/27/2016

14. Modes of Curriculum Noncredit Intent: prepare student for academic, career, lifelong learning (see specific categories) – no units awarded Approval Process: CCCCO Level: College level, critical thinking, variable evaluations Repeatability: TBD Funding: state funding/ some enhanced funding/no fees 14 5/27/2016

15. Modes of Curriculum Community Services Offerings Intent: respond to community interest Approval Process: no CCCCO approval necessary Level: locally defined Repeatability: limited Funding: FEES only/NO state funding 15 5/27/2016

16. Modes of Curriculum Contract Education Intent: respond to local employers, public and private institutions training or services needs Approval Process: No CCCCO Level: meets employer or customer needs Enrollment: May be closed Funding: Contract must meet all costs 16 5/27/2016

17. Guess this curriculum ….. 17 5/27/2016

18. 2. Basic Skills Enrichment In a friendly non-pressure atmosphere brush up on reading, writing, spelling, math and other subjects. Work at your own pace to reach your goal whether it is a diploma, GED, job promotion or helping your children with their school work. Successful completion of assignments and required hours earns a certificate 9 weeks – 8 hours per day – 72 hours total A. Degree applicable –Credit B. Non –degree applicable - Credit C. Noncredit D. Community Services E. Contract Education 18 5/27/2016

19. 3. GEOG 322 Geography of California 3 units Natural and cultural environment of California, with special emphasis on the interactions of landforms, climate, natural vegetation, soils and resources with people. General Education; AA/AS, IGETC Area 4C and 4E, CSU Area D5; Transferable CSU/UC 54 hours LEC A. Degree applicable–Credit B. Non–degree applicable-Credit C. Noncredit D. Community Services E. Contract Education 19 5/27/2016

20. 4. Become a Notary in One Day Start your own business, become a more valuable employee, provide customer service for your business or organization, earn additional income and get re-commissioned. This intensive one-day seminar is designed to equip you with everything you need to know to become an effective Notary, including new legislation. Learn how to pass the “new” test (must be taken every 4 years), identify document signers, keep a journal, fill out certificates and avoid lawsuits. The class includes a practice Notary Public Exam. A. Degree applicable–Credit B. Non–degree applicable-Credit C. Noncredit D. Community Services E. Contract Education 20 5/27/2016

21. 5. AT 159 Diesel Technology 10 units Covers diesel truck engines, power trains and air brakes. Prepares students for entry-level employment in the diesel truck service and repair industry. Prerequisite AT 312, WELD 300 Corequisite AT 100 90 hours LEC; 270 LAB A. Degree applicable–Credit B. Non–degree applicable-Credit C. Noncredit D. Community Services E. Contract Education 21 5/27/2016

22. 6. Multi-Level ESL Beginning Basic survival English emphasizing oral communication and vocabulary development. 8 Weeks - 12 hours per week – total 96 hours A. Degree applicable–Credit B. Non-degree applicable-Credit C. Noncredit D. Community Services E. Contract Education 22 5/27/2016

23. Curricular Professionals What about curricular oversight? Faculty minimum qualifications? What do we do about curriculum that essentially duplicates what we do for apportionment? 23 5/27/2016

24. Curriculum Basics PCAH – the activists handbook Local handbooks CORs Developing Curriculum Minimum Qualifications and Assigning Disciplines Compliant Degrees Stand Alone Training 24 5/27/2016

25. New Curriculum Issues CurricUNET Student Progression to Transfer –CB 21 coding Prerequisite proposals Associates Degrees AB 440 25 5/27/2016

26. Why Curricular Activism? 5/27/2016 26