1. Page 1 DRAFT 2.26.2009 Los Medanos College Institutional Development for Equity and Access (IDEA) DRAFT Theory of Change BTW informing change March 2009

2. Page 2 DRAFT 2.26.2009 Los Medanos College IDEA Committee Theory of Change PROBLEMSKEY STRATEGIES TARGET CONSTITUENCIESSHORT-TERM OUTCOMESLONG-TERM OUTCOMES Values & principles of access, equity & social justice are not part of the lens by which institutional priorities or practices are examined or acted upon Campus-wide decision-making is not adequately informed by research & analysis of equity & access issues, & does not include all campus constituents 1.Influence & advocate for change 2.Assess & analyze current status of equity & access 3.Inform planning efforts Student learning outcomes are not adequate, especially among African American & Latino students Los Medanos College will be a model amongst community colleges as an educational community that positively reflects in its practices and people the values and principles of social justice and equity for all. PURPOSE: To inspire and advocate for institutional practices that value and promote equity and access for all members of the Los Medanos College community. ULTIMATE IMPACT: Department Heads Administrative Leaders Students Staff Faculty

3. Page 3 DRAFT 2.26.2009 Purpose Statement The purpose of the IDEA Committee is to inspire and advocate for institutional practices that value and promote equity and access for all members of the Los Medanos College community.

4. Page 4 DRAFT 2.26.2009 Problems Values and principles of access, equity and social justice are not part of the lens by which institutional priorities or practices are examined or acted upon Student learning outcomes are not adequate, especially among African American and Latino students Campus-wide decision making is not adequately informed by research and analysis of equity and access issues, and does not include all campus constituents

5. Page 5 DRAFT 2.26.2009 Target Populations Students Administrative Leaders Partners/Allies Target Department Heads Faculty Staff

6. Page 6 DRAFT 2.26.2009 Key Strategies Influence and advocate for change Assess and analyze current status of equity and access Inform planning efforts

7. Page 7 DRAFT 2.26.2009 Ultimate Impact Los Medanos College will be a model amongst community colleges as an educational community that positively reflects in its practices and people the values and principles of social justice and equity for all.