2020-21 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)


Accountability for Previously Funded Items


Accountability Item 1

N/A


Amount: 0.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit


Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

n/a

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)

The SLO's for the CalWORKs/JSW program are curriculum related.  The course objectives are the SLO's.  At the end of each two week class session, instructors report a reflection on the SLO's when positive hours are reported.

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

n/a

Strategic Direction

The Strategic Direction of the CalWORKs/JSW program supports the following Strategic Direction and Priority Themes:

Program Review

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

Department Goals

The goals of the CalWORKs/JSW program include:

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Resources, Awareness and Marketing

  • Increase utilization of on-campus Job Placement awareness via communication/interface with Job Placement staff and JSW staff
  • 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 the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Course level SLOs: Yes
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: 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 the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Course level SLOs: Yes
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes

Requested Non-Financial Resources

N/A

Current Financial Resources

CalWORKs/TANF:

Other Resources:

 

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 $2,000.00
Independent Internet Access Adequate independent 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 interfaces with the college. We cannot offer a college-level experience with inadequate resources.
  • Technology Fee
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
  • Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities
  • Meeting Vision for Success Goals
  • Addressing Program Review Recommendations
  • Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish
  • Closing Equity Gaps
  • Meeting enrollment targets
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
  • Enrollment growth and improvement in student outcomes and student equity
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) $20,000 each - Two laptops with internal DVD players
  • Instructional Equipment
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
  • Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities
  • Meeting Vision for Success Goals
  • Addressing Program Review Recommendations
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
  • Closing Equity Gaps
  • Meeting enrollment targets
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
  • Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
  • Enrollment growth and improvement in student outcomes and student equity
3 CalWORKs Personnel 110007052634002 51490 $0.00 $158,865.00
Full-time JSW Instructor In order to expand the JSW Program beyond the County, an additional 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. Since the County elevated the General Assistance rate by approximately 40%, there has been a significant increase in applications.
  • Meeting Vision for Success Goals
  • 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
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
  • Enrollment growth and improvement in student outcomes and student equity
4 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.
  • Meeting Vision for Success Goals
  • 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 (Vision for Success Goals)
  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
  • Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
  • Enrollment growth and improvement in student outcomes and student equity
8/2/23