Office of Instruction and Student Development Update-Week 12-November 13, 2015
Education Master Plan
Institutional Effectiveness Director, Angelina Hill, led an Education Master Planning Steering
Committee discussion of perceived institutional Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and
Threats (SWAT). Based on the efforts of subcommittees, the Steering Committee had the
opportunity to review and discuss SWAT analyses in instruction, programs/degrees,
infrastructure, and student services. These discussions help identify planning themes. Attention
was also given to our community’s changing demographics – an aging population that
increasingly identifies as Hispanic/Latino – and emerging State emphases on Career/Technical
Education and the Online Education Initiative.
ASPC
The Academic Standards and Policies Committee met Friday to discuss and revise BP/AP 4100
Graduation Requirements and AP 7123 Faculty Appointment Procedures. Led by Chair Karen
Reiss, the committee members carefully crafted a graduation requirements draft that will go
forward, ultimately to the College Council and Board of Trustees. Early discussion on the
Human Resources-revised draft of AP 7123 was lively and foretell the creation of an improved,
unambiguous administrative procedure recognizing the shared roles and responsibilities of
Human Resources, Academic Senate, Administration, and discipline faculty.
Student Development Leadership Group and Accreditation Evidence
This week, Angelina Hill (Director of Institutional Effectiveness) presented to the Student
Development Leadership Group (directors and managers of student services) information on
accreditation Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Support Services reminding us of the
standard’s criteria and the sources of evidence examples. Angelina gave a similar presentation to
the Instructional Council last week.
Associate Deans
President Snow-Flamer initiated a review of the roles and responsibilities of the associate deans
at Wednesday meeting with the CRFO and Academic Senate leadership. To follow-up I will
meet with the associate deans, the deans’ council, and the instructional council to gather
information and invite ideas. Later this semester I plan to have a meeting with deans, associate
deans, Academic Senate Leaders, and CRFO leaders, all in one room, to summarize our review
of the current structure and make recommendations. Notably, any modifications won’t be
implemented until Fall 2016.
Institutional Effectiveness Committee
Angelina Hill led a discussion of the 2016-17 Annual Plan draft. Annual Plans are informed by
the College Mission, Strategic and Education Master Plans, as well as plans in Student Success
& Support and Student Equity. The 2015-16 Annual Plan informed the recent Program Reviews.
This meeting was an opportunity to consider how recent program reviews can inform next year’s
(2016-17) annual plan. If this sounds confusing, take a look at the institutional planning
processes and note the proximity between the annual plan and program review.
Looking Ahead
Next week is scheduled with standing meetings of the Instructional Council, College Council,
Academic Senate, and the yearly Faculty Prioritization.
Spotlight on Associate Faculty
Ian MacKelvie earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s in social work at Humboldt State University.
While pursuing his Master’s, he did an emphasis in Mental Health. He teaches Introduction to
Sociology (Soc 34) and Field Experience (Soc 38). His professional/work history includes
working in a number of areas for youth and families. He began working at the Public Defender’s
Office, then worked for Redwood Community Action Agency (RCAA) at the Youth Service
Bureau. While there, he worked in the Shelter and Transitional Living Program. From there he
worked at Changing Tides and Humboldt County Children’s Mental Health in various
therapeutic modalities. In addition to teaching at CR, Ian is currently a school counselor at
Mattole Valley Charter School and is working to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW). For rest and recreation, he enjoys all things outdoors such as rock climbing, hiking,
camping, and riding bikes.
Enjoy Your Wet Weekend!