2019-20 Unit Plan
CalWORKs/TANF

Mission Statement

The Butte College CalWORKs Program helps eligible CalWORKs students:

* Work on employment readiness skills (i.e. complete a master application, create a cover letter, resume, references, "thank you" letter, interview preparation, and learn job search skills)
* Learn resources and tools needed to become more self-sufficient
* Advocate for a successful student experience (e.g., exemption from 7 days to pay, priority registration, needs assessment and confer with county CalWORKs Case Managers) 
* Collaborate with the counties (Butte, Glenn and others)

Program Description

The following services are offered through the CalWORKs Program: 

* Collaborate with the County Department of Employment and Social Service Agencies to assist students with priority registration and support of services
* Work with the College's Business Office regarding CalWORKs county billing 
* Provide case management services to support students in college
* Receive referrals from County for participation in the Job Skills Workshop (JSW)
* Receive referrals from the County for participation in CalWORKs Work-Study (ButteWORKs)  

(note the JSW is open to all community members)

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes (Optional)

The JSW/CalWORKs program is continuing the SLO process moving forward.

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments) (Optional)

n/a

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments) (Optional)

Strategic Direction (Optional)

Program Review (Optional)

CalWORKs no longer has a stand-alone Program Review and is linked with Job Placement.

Department Goals

The goals of the JSW/CalWORKs program include:

Resources, Awareness and Marketing
Provide additional assistance and services to those impacted by the Camp Fire

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Resources, Awareness and Marketing

Increase utlization of on-campus Job Placement awareness via communication/interface with Job Placement staff (Ruth Ann Hansen & Josh Woodward) and JSW staff (Caesar Vega & Kim Scott)
Presentations to County Case Managers (ongoing)
Collaborate with community resources for work-appropriate clothing
Network with community resources (i.e. employment agencies, behavioral health, literacy assistance, human resources staffing, homeless shelter outreach, childcare referrals, legal aid, Oroville Adult Education, etc.)

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Collaboration with campus, county and community partners to learn about educational programs at Butte College
Expand awareness of CalWORKs programs
Use most-current data informed processes for continuous improvement
Assist CalWORKs students with getting and keeping a job
Assist (through educational events, county and community presentations) prospective students to choose Butte College for their education

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Strategy 2 - Provide additional assistance and services to those impacted by the Camp Fire

Work with county and community partners to coordinate educational and training opportunities for those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire
Provide up-to-date program information to assist those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire
Create a more efficient pathway to transition to Butte College for continued education
Create opportunities in the community for students eligible for ButteWORKs (CalWORKs Work-Study)

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Collaborate with county, campus departments and community partners
Provide up-to-date labor market information
Assist those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire with transition from non-credit coursework to credit level coursework at Butte College
Promote family self-sufficiency through life skills, career goals, academic enrichment, training and employment

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: No
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: No
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: No
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Facilitieis move classroom and instructor office from current Chico Community Employment Center location to new location (off East Avenue in Chico) when construction complete.

Current Financial Resources

CalWORKs/TANF:

CalWORKs: $379,340
TANF: $67,338

Other Resources:

County funding for Full-Time Instruction - $114,072
District funding for Associate Faculty Instruction

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	CalWORKs	Equipment			$0.00	$1,200.00
Independent Internet Access	Adequate internet access is not available at either of the centers in which we operate. We are not able to operate at a higher education level in which we are expected to be. We cannot use our tools and resources because wi-fi is not available at the county buildings where our centers are located. The challenge may be how the county interfacing with the college. We cannot offer a college-level experience with inadequate resources.		Instructional Equipment Student Equity and Achievement Program		Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
2	CalWORKs	Equipment			$42,250.00	$0.00
Updated Classroom Technology	The following is needed to sustain and grow the program and support student success: - Four scanner/copier/printer units with network capability (one in the classroom and one in the office at both centers) $500 each - Two "Smart Classroom Units" (overhead projector & podium only) $20,000 each - Podium for the Oroville Employment Center ($250)		Instructional Equipment Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities) Student Equity and Achievement Program		Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
3	CalWORKs	Equipment	110007052634002	55612	$15,000.00	$0.00
Office Furniture	Students learn effectively when sitting in a circle. Tables and chairs need to be purchased to serve 42 students at the Oroville Employment Center.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities) Student Equity and Achievement Program		Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
4	CalWORKs	Personnel	110007052634002	51490	$0.00	$158,865.00
Full-time JSW Instructor	In order to expand the JSW Program beyond the County, an institutionalized JSW Instructor is required. We expect an extended, ongoing need from those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire on our resources. Once shelters close, FEMA leaves and emergency housing is no longer available, we predict an increase in enrollment.		Strong Workforce Student Equity and Achievement Program		Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
5	CalWORKs	Personnel	110007052634002	52120	$0.00	$74,189.00
Additional F/T Instructional Career Specialist	In order to provide adequate support to full-time faculty and expand JSW services, a full-time 12 month Instructional Career Specialist is needed at each center (one at the CEC and one at the OEC). Currently the Instructional Career Specialist splits their time between centers. The recent Camp Fire disaster will only impact the needs of the students further.		Strong Workforce Student Equity and Achievement Program		Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications