2017-18 Unit Plan
Student Success Committee

Mission Statement

The Student Success Committee is a standing committee of the Academic Senate. “The Student Success Committee will research, evaluate, and make recommendations to the Senate regarding staff development, instructional practices, and related resource allocation as they pertain to student success, including basic skills development, student learning, and related statewide or national initiatives. Recommendations regarding organizational and administrative practices, program components, and related resource allocations as they pertain to student success efforts will be made by the Committee to the institution.” (http://ca9.051857.com/departments/governance/academicsenate/documents/2011-12/SENATE%20BYLAWS%203.30.2011.pdf)

Program Description

While the Student Success Committee was created from the Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) Committee with our Title III grant, which sunset September 30, 2013, the Student Success Committee continues to foster innovation and improvement in support of student success and completion. Currently, the Student Success Committee makes recommendations to Leadership regarding appropriate expenditures for BSI/SSBS funds, and coordinates student success-related efforts across campus with Student Equity, Student Success and Support Program, the Innovation Award steering committee, the Basic Skills Student Outcomes and Transformation Grant ("Transformation"), the Guided Pathways initiative, Dual Enrollment, and Career Pathways leadership.


Accountability for Previously Funded Items


Accountability Item 1

Student Success Committee-Supported Initiatives


Amount: 25000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Needed to support the mission and objectives of the Student Success Committee.



Accountability Item 2

Travel Expenses for Professional Development in Support of Student Success initiatives and activities.


Amount: 10000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Allows BSI funds to continue as recommended by the CCCCO to support professional development directly related to implementation or activities supporting effective practices.



Accountability Item 3

Coordination of BSI funding stream administration and reporting, and Student Success Committee activities and initiatives.


Amount: 24000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Needed to coordinate the Student Success Committee's efforts and to meet CCCCO reporting requirements for BSI



Accountability Item 4

Administrative support for Student Success Committee and BSI activities


Amount: 10000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Needed to support the Student Success Committee's activities.



Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

This does not apply to the Student Success Committee.


Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (OSLED Departments)

This does not apply to the Student Success Committee.


Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

The Student Success Committee supports the college to meet its student achievement standards in Basic Skills course success, persistence, and developmental stand completion through nurturing innovation and adoption of best practices in Basic Skills program delivery. 


Strategic Direction

The Student Success Committee has been instrumental in deploying Strategy 1.a.1, Implementing a Guided Pathways model, by making this topic its focus for the 2015-2016 academic year and forwarding a recommendation to the Academic Senate that the college explore with the intent to adopt a Guided Pathways model.

The Committee also directs considerable energy and funds in support of Strategy 2.b., Employee Development, by providing professional development embedded in its meetings; coordinating, collaborating, and funding professional development opportunities on and off campus in Basic Skills-related arenas.


Program Review

This does not apply to the Student Success Committee.


Department Goals

1. Develop institutional capacity in preparation for applying for Hispanic-Serving Institution status.

2. Support English, LEAD, Math, Reading, and ESL programs in developing "on-ramping" plans for integrating Basic Skills into the Guided Pathways initiative.

3. Develop a prototype Proactive Registration program for Basic Skills students to facilitate their persistence.

4. Develop integrated planning processes, documentation, and communication among Student Equity, SSSP, Transformation, BSI/SSBS, and other funding streams across campus.

5. Integrate with and expand on Transformation Grant initiatives.


Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Support Student Progress and Completion

As lead committee for numerous tasks on the Butte College Progress and Completion Model, guide efforts to support successful student entry, progress, and completion, as outlined in the document. Manage communication to the campus community in support of these efforts.


Initiatives
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success

Supporting Rationale

Effective coordination among various funding streams facilitated through the Student Success Committee maximizes efficient use of resources, reducing duplication of efforts and distributing resources more equitably among student populations with demonstrated needs.


Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 2 - Support Campus Student Success / BSI Projects

Support initiatives and/or activities that are approved by the Student Success Committee via:

1. Initiation by members of the committee

2. Development by the committee at monthly meetings

3. Proposals submitted to the committee by non-members and prioritized in the unit planning process


Initiatives
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement

Supporting Rationale

The following is part of the mission statement of the Student Success Committee:

"Recommendations regarding organizational and administrative practices, program components, and related resource allocations as they pertain to student success efforts will be made by the Committee to the institution.” Having funding to support such recommendations allows the college to move forward approved initiatives.


Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 3 - Support Professional Development

Continue to Support Travel and Training in Support of Student Success Projects


Initiatives
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning

Supporting Rationale

Specific training is being offered by 3CSN for specific effective practices on an ongoing basis. Other valuable training is available via conferences such as the Strengthening Student Success Conference (RP Group), Leading from the Middle, and specific professional organizations (CRLA, ACTLA, NADE, SI, FYE, TESOL, ASCCC, Carnegie Foundation, etc.). This strategy supports efforts of the Student Success Committee to identify effective practices, make program improvements, and network with colleagues in the state in support of CCCCO, BSI, Student Equity, SSSP, and SSTF recommendations.


Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Requested Non-Financial Resources

None at this time.

Current Financial Resources

BSI/SSBS funding can cover all currently anticipated costs for the 2017-18 year. Note that the current Basic Skills Initiative program will sunset at the end of the current fiscal year, and will be succeeded by the incoming Student Success and Basic Skills program (commonly referred to as BSI 2.0), which incorporates a new allocation formula and revised (less restrictive) expenditure guidelines.

 

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority Program, Unit, Area Resource Type Account Number Object Code One Time Augment Ongoing Augment
Description Supporting Rationale Potential Alternative Funding Sources Prioritization Criteria
1 Student Success Committee-Supported Initiatives various $0.00 $45,000.00
Funding to implement recommended student succcess initiatives Needed to support mission and objectives of the Student Success Committee.
  • Basic Skills Initiative
  • Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
  • Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing
2 Student Success Committee Operating Expenses 12.212.600.1.499900 55200 $0.00 $12,000.00
Travel Expenses for Professional Development in Support of Student Success initiatives and activities. Allows BSI funds to continue as recommended by the CCCCO to support professional development directly related to implementation or activities supporting effective practices.
  • Basic Skills Initiative
  • Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
  • Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing
  • Implementing a Guided Pathways Model that makes career and transfer pathways clear, easy to navigate, tailored to meet labor market needs, and promotes success after transfer
  • Placing students appropriately by using multiple measures and the common assessment
3 Student Success Committee Personnel 12.212.600.1.499900 $0.00 $26,000.00
Coordination of BSI funding stream administration and reporting, and Student Success Committee activities and initiatives. Needed to coordinate the Student Success Committee's efforts and to meet CCCCO reporting requirements for BSI.
  • Basic Skills Initiative
  • Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
  • Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing
4 Student Success Committee Personnel 12.212.600.1.499900 $0.00 $6,000.00
Administrative support for Student Success Committee and BSI activities. Needed to support the Student Success Committee's activities.
  • Basic Skills Initiative
  • Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
  • Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing