COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE COLLEGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
November 11, 2008 MINUTES
NEXT MEETING: November 25, 2008 3:00 pm, Orchard Room
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Avalos, Juan Pr Gill, Blanca
Ball, Cynthia Ex Huang, Sonny
Bloomfield, Anthony Le, Richard Pr Beachler, Judy Pr Marchand, Lisa Pr Brazil, Brad Pr McLain, Kathy Pr Carney, Michael Pr Miller, Billie Coelho, Roseanna Patching, Roger Ex DuCray, Linda Torres, Cynthia Edman, Jeanne Pr Ursin, Peggy Pr Ellis, John Pr Wellsfry, Norv Ex Emetarom, Chitoh Pr Yamamura, Whitney Ex
1. In Norv’s absence, Kathy called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. She reminded everyone that the October 28 meeting was dismissed early in order to attend the president’s presentation. She briefly reviewed decisions that were made about how to proceed with information that came out of the Planning Retreat (outlined in the 10/28 minutes). The minutes for September 23 and October 28, 2008 were approved by consent.
2. Update – Planning Summit evaluations; PrOF pilots; Student Learning Outcomes Coordinator position request:
● Planning Summit evaluations - Kathy reported the summit evaluations had been disseminated earlier. They were fairly strong with the exception of one area: reviewing past progress. Past progress was incorporated as a component of the materials the participants were given to read, but it was not formally incorporated into the process. It should have been structured into the dialogue a little more. ● PrOF pilots – In reference to the new draft PrOF, Kathy said that Facilities and Duplicating have completed a PrOF pilot. RTVF and Accounting are also doing one in order to review the instrument and the data packets. Everyone has been given until February to finish and then a review will be done and necessary changes made to the instrument or data packets before recommendation to the Academic Senate for next years PrOF. ● SLO Coordinator position request – Kathy reported we have obtained FTE from the district to fund both the Student Learning Outcomes Coordinator position and the CASSL Coordinator position for 2009-10. We are going through discussions with the senate, the Professional Development Committee, and the Outcome Assessment Task Force about the job descriptions. They will be available to tenured faculty and will be a release time filled position. The SLO Coordinator will become a member of the CPC Committee and the Curriculum Committee. There will be some discussion next year about what role the Planning Committee has in the ongoing institutionalization of outcomes assessment. Currently district has authorized .4 FTE for each position and Francisco is looking for another .1 FTE for each position. The positions will be filled at the type B rate. Concern was expressed about the current budget situation and how it may affect funding of the new positions.
3. Research Report – Access and Growth data from 2004 summary of accomplishments and augmented with Fall 08 data Brad highlighted some of the research related to access and growth. Following are some of his findings: ● significant growth overall in the number of students ● significant growth in the online classes ● enrollment in the evening has decreased
4. Identification of Strategic Goals and Objectives for Access and Growth Kathy led the committee in taking the refined issues in the area of Access & Growth and developing specific strategic goals and objectives. The following summarizes the first draft of goals and objectives in the area of Access and Growth. Norv and Kathy will bring a new draft that responds to input from the Access and Growth group and Francisco to our next meeting.
Access and Growth
Issue: College Reputation/marketing: identity pride, marketing programs to public (public perception & awareness), scope of class offerings (drive-by population), outreach methods
Goal 1: Develop an integrated and coordinated marketing strategy that supports the college’s Mission and Vision
Objective 1: Assess and Update the Campus Marketing Plan.
Objective 2: Identify and promote/publicize programs of distinction.
Objective 3: Strengthen relationships with the community, including feeder high schools.
Objective 4: Identify and promote student and faculty accomplishments.
Objective 5: Explore the use of new media and the internet in marketing (such as ITFS, Facebook, You Tube, POD casts, etc.).
Objective 6: Develop new marketing/advising resources such as a pre-nursing, or GE cluster.
Objective 7: Add sections to the catalogue (such as nursing) for which we offer all pre- requisite courses.
Goal 2: Strengthen enrollment management
Objective 1: Conduct follow-up studies to the “drive-by” study to better understand the “drive-by” effect on CRC’s enrollment and time to completion. Objective 2: Identify programs that have below-average persistence and design and implement interventions in support of the college’s enrollment management efforts.
Objective 3: Research course offerings for degree programs to ensure that each program can be completed in 2 years.
Objective 4: Investigate the feasibility of implementing a preview day as a way to strengthen outreach activities to high schools.
Objective 5: Provide enhanced support to students throughout the enrollment process to ensure timely enrollment and access to courses (for example, by strengthening e- services support, streamlining the assessment process, increasing access to course planning, etc.).
Objective 6: Continue to assess and modify programs and processes to better meet the needs of our community (traditionally, underserved populations, displaced workers, veterans, etc.).
Issue: Lack of resources - Physical: lack of student union, one-stop shop for services, classroom/office space, outreach center/E-services support center, design of Elk Grove Center, computer labs, larger lecture/event facility.
Goal 3: Maximize the use of our current facilities Objective 1: Evaluate and enhance facility utilization.
Objective 2: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of facilities needs and develop a strategic facilities reallocation plan to reassign spaces as new facilities become available.
Objective 3: Research utilization and capacity of computer labs.
Goal 4: Increase our capacity to provide access and meet the demands of growth
Objective 1: Procure FTE and space to begin offering classes in EG.
Objective 2: Complete the Science modernization and expansion and the CAC expansion and completion and the Cafeteria/Bookstore Expansion, and RT Parking Structure and expanded surface parking.
Objective 3: Complete plans and construction of the Winn Center, the NE Modernization Project, and phase one of the E.G. Center.
Objective 4: Revise the Facilities Master Plan and begin preliminary planning for Measure M projects, including the student union through a partnership between ASG and the architecture department.
Objective 5: Begin planning for new facilities development – check with Cory to see what is expected in the next four years.
Goal 5: Continue to support growth in distance education
Objective 1: Complete the campus-wide wireless access point plan. Objective 2: Assess online programs and services to inform planning with regard to future growth in DE offerings. Objective 3: Provide adequate support and infrastructure to support growth in, and accountability requirements for, DE (including student services and the availability of computers on-campus).
5. Other Items of Interest
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Submitted by Neva Conner