(Issue #18)

The Planning and Resource Development Newsletter
for October, 2004

The Planning and Resource Development Electronic Newsletter is sent to you to keep you informed about accreditation, planning, program review, and grants development activities at Victor Valley College.

Congratulations!!!
Victor Valley College is pleased to announce the grant award for $2,753,357 under Title V, Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, Higher Education Act, as amended, U.S. Department of Education.

The objectives focus on strengthening the capacity of the College to increase the persistence and course completion of Hispanic students in ESL and Math courses. The components are:

1. Improve English as a Second Language and remedial Math instruction to include faculty training, software, computer labs and integrated lab assignments in these courses.


2. Improve academic programs and student success with faculty and staff development - Culturally-Sensitive Teaching and Learning, Instructional Technology Learning, Student Learning Outcomes, and strengthening grant proposal capabilities.

Title V Planning Team

Some of the members from left to right are the following: Sandy Mistretta-Senior Programmer, Software Developer, Mike Smith-Department Chair, Education and Educational Technology, Dr. Fay Freeman-Director, Instructional Compliance, Mike Butros-Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Maria Ruiz-Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language, David Rodriguez-Instructor, Dance, Pamela Penland-Secretary, Planning and Resource Development, Patrick Malone-Department Chair, Mathematics.  Other members will be included in the November Newsletter.

You are cordially invited to attend the Accreditation Self-Study Open Forum
November 8, 2004
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Place: SAC A - D

Please RSVP Pam Penland, Planning and Resource Development

Accreditation Steering Committee

Robert Feddersen, Instructor, Computer Information Technologies, discussed Accreditation Standard III-C Technology at the Accreditation Steering Committee meeting on October 19, 2004.

Nord Embroden, Department Chair, Construction and Manufacturing Technology, discussed Accreditation Standard II-A 5.  This standard addresses students completing vocational and occupational certificates and degrees and their ability to demonstrate technical and professional competencies that meet employment and other applicable standards and are prepared for external licensure and certification

From left to right: Carol Golliher, Instructor, English and Co-Chair Accreditation Steering Committee; Jeremy Nissen, Research Student Worker; Dr. Fay Freeman, Accreditation Liaison Officer, Nord Embroden, Department Chair, Construction and Manufacturing Technology; Robert Feddersen, Instructor, Computer Information Technologies; Pamela Penland-Secretary, Planning and Resource Development.

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Accreditation Evaluation Visit
is scheduled for
March 8 - 10, 2005

Calendar of Events:

Standard II C -  The Library and Learning Support Services Draft has been revised and is available for reading. Click here to view it.  Please recognize that this is a "draft" and that close editing will follow at a later date for grammar, punctuation, word selection, format, etc.   The College community worked as a team and devoted a lot of time, effort, and hard work for the preparation of the Standards Draft.  We will post more drafts and revisions as they become available. If you wish to give input for the Self-Study, please contact Dr. Freeman, Accreditation Liaison Officer.

Standard II C:  Student Learning Programs and Services

The institution offers high-quality instructional programs, student support services, and library and learning support services that facilitate and demonstrate the achievement of stated student learning outcomes. The institution provides an environment that supports learning, enhances student understanding and appreciation of diversity, and encourages personal and civic responsibility as well as intellectual, aesthetic, and personal development for all of its students.

C. Library and Learning Support Services

Library and other learning support services for students are sufficient to support the institution’s instructional programs and intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural activities in whatever format and wherever they are offered.  Such services include library services and collections, tutoring, learning centers, computer laboratories, and learning technology development and training.  The institution provides access and training to students so that library and other learning support services may be used effectively and efficiently.  The institution systematically assesses these services using student learning outcomes, faculty input, and other appropriate measures in order to improve the effectiveness of the services.

Committee Members

John Akins, Co-Chair Library
Fran Elgin, Co-Chair Library
Leslie Huiner, Co-Chair Library
Josephine Fennessey Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring Computer Lab
Liz Gersten Supplemental Instruction
Bill Nickerson Language Lab
Michele Osborne Basic Skill
Patricia Johnson Writing Center

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Coffee Klatch Thursday November 18, 2004 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Place: Board Room The purpose of the Coffee Klatch is to discuss Student Learning Outcomes.   A Coffee Klatch is a gathering for coffee and casual conversation.   This presentation will be the next in a series of Coffee Klatches to increase the dialogue about Student Learning Outcomes. Please RSVP Chris Cole or Mark Clair, CO-Chairs, Student Learning Outcomes Steering Committee. Sponsored by the Student Learning Outcomes Steering Committee, Planning and Resource Development Office, and the Institutional Research Office. Further Coffee Klatches: December -TBA   Coffee Klatch Thursday, October 21, 2004 The dialogue focused on identifying goals that support Student Learning and the ability to access Student Learning Outcomes.

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PROGRAM REVIEWS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 17, 2004: Click here to see if your department is due for a Program Review.  Contact Dr. Fay Freeman with any questions on the Program Review Report.

Khalid Rubayi Chair, Program Review Committee

The Program Review Committee is making revisions to improve the program review and planning process.  The Program Review Guide is available on the Planning and Resource Development website (Click Here) . If you have any comments or suggestions to improve the Guide, please contact me or Dr. Freeman, Planning and Resource Development Office.

Click here for more information on Program Reviews.

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Announcements:

Victor Valley College has submitted a Caltrans Grant Proposal for Environmental Justice: Context-Sensitive Planning for Communities.

These are a few of the upcoming grants

Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges

• NSF Opportunities for Community Colleges

U.S. Department of Education: Upcoming Competitions for TRIO Funding

• Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Comprehensive Program 2005 Preliminary Report (5 page max) - Nov. 3, 2004
• Educational Opportunity Centers - Fall 2005
• Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement - Fall 2006
• Talent Search - Fall 2005
• Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs - Spring/Summer 2004
• TRIO Dissemination Partnership - Spring 2006
• Upward Bound - Fall 2006
• Upward Bound Math-Science - Fall 2006

Click here for more information.

We welcome any suggestions to improve the Newsletter.
For questions or suggestions about Accreditation, Program Review, Integrated Planning, and Grants Development, please contact Dr. Fay Freeman at 760 245-4271 ext. 2414, or Pamela Penland at ext. 2431.

Resources:
Khalid Rubayi, Chair, Program Review Committee
Paul Tonning, Technology Plan Facilitator
Pamela Penland, Administrative Secretary
Dr. Fay Freeman, Director