Educational Pathways Task Force Meeting
Friday March 7, 2014
9am – 10:30
SS 203 Instruction Conference Room
Annotated Agenda
Attendees: Bob Brown, Mark Renner, Dan Calderwood, Jay Dragten, George Potamianos, Peter Blakemore,
Erin Wall, Tracey Thomas, Joe Hash, MaryGrace McGovern, Dave Bazard, Keith Snow-Flamer, Angelina Hill
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Strategic Approach to development of ADTs & Link to AP 4021 Process
The task force discussed what the Chancellor’s Office expectations are for meeting the requirements of
SB 1440: Will we be required to development more ADT than the nine we’re certified for? Can we
revise the number of ADTs we’re certified to offer? It was noted that, based on the conversation
President Smith had with the CCCCO, we do have the ability to revise the number of ADTs that was
originally committed to. The question was raised whether we should reduce the number, keep what it
originally committed to or raise it the number of ADT we will have for fall 2014.
The task force also discussed the link between ADT development and the AP4021 process and what do
we do with the ADTs that we have on the books that we may not need. Determining the “need or
demand” of established ADT should be treated the same as any other “program” and should be
reviewed in the program review and AP 4021 process. The task force also discussed the issue of how
ADT are linked to “faculty job security” and agreed that it is the role of CRFO and the
administration—not of the task force—to determine the messaging on this issue.
The task force discussed several potential criteria/indicators faculty and administrators could use in the
decision to pursue an ADT. The process for development of an ADT should follow established
curriculum processes—faculty, dean/VP review and approval. Guidelines that influence the decision
making process of whether to develop an ADT should include indicators used in the AP 4021 review
process:
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If one of our main feeder CSUs (HSU, Chico State, Sacramento State) has a major and a TMC
exists
If approximately 75% of courses called for in the TMC already exist
If courses in an ADT support enrollment in other courses/disciplines/areas (e.g. the ADT in
Kinesiology supports enrollment in biology, chemistry)
If the ADT has courses that “ overlap” with other degrees for multiple “on ramps and off
ramps” for students to select other degree pathways
If the potential ADT has a concentration of credits within a current localized degree
If the FTES/FTEF, success rates, program completions (number of graduates) are projected to
be above the district average
If the ADT aligns with local and/or regional job market expectations
If the ADT provides a broad educational “experience” that compliments an ADT for specific
majors
The task force agreed that a recommended list of criteria/indicators will be submitted to the Senate for
review and input and the President for approval.
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ADTs to target for 50% or more Online
The task force discussed whether the Associate Degrees or Transfer currently approved or in the
approval process can be targeted for more than 50% online or hybrid once CR has the substantive
change proposal approved. The task force recognized that even though a degree is targeted for online
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development, the right of the faculty to make the final decision is sacrosanct. It’s important to note that
the moratorium on approving additional courses that push a degree or certificate beyond the 50%
threshold will remain in effect until the Distance Education Substantive Change Proposal is approved
by the ACCJC. Potential ADTs that may lend themselves to development in online or hybrid formats
include:
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ADT Psychology
ADT ECE
ADT Sociology
ADT Business
ADT History
ADT Anthropology
ADT English
Next Meeting
It was suggested that the Educational Pathway Task Force meet the 2nd and 4th Friday from 9:00am to
approximately 10-10:30.
The next meeting of the task force will be Friday, March 14 from 9am-10:00 or 10:30. Agenda topics
will include:
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Final review of Potential criteria/indicators for submission to the Senate
Discussion of what we do with localized degrees when an ADT is approved
Discuss our approach to satisfying SB1440
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Below are the TMCs currently available for local consideration or degree submission (CCCCO
template available)
Transfer Model Curricula
CCCCO Template Available?
Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice
Yes
Agriculture Animal Sciences
Anticipated Sept 1, 2014
Agriculture Business
Anticipated Sept 1, 2014
Agriculture Plant Sciences
Anticipated Sept 1, 2014
Anthropology
Yes
Art History
Yes
Business Administration
Yes
Chemistry
TBA
Communication Studies
Yes
Computer Science
Yes
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Yes
Economics
Yes
Elementary Education
Yes
English
Yes
Film, Television and Electronic Media
Delayed due to TOP code issue
Geography
Yes
Geology
Yes
History
Yes
Journalism
Yes
Kinesiology
Yes
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Mathematics
Yes
Music
Yes
Philosophy
Yes
Physics
Yes
Political Science
Yes
Psychology
Yes
Sociology
Yes
Spanish
Yes
Studio Arts
Yes
Theatre
Yes
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