BASIC SKILL INITIATIVE REQUEST FOR FUNDS
BSC Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the retention, persistence, and success of basic skills
students.
Funds used from the Basic Skills Initiative should include one or more of the following:
1. Promote the use of effective practices in developmental education for
administrative, student services, and instructional programs.
2. Provide professional development regarding effective practices in developmental
education.
3. Work with Institutional Research in tracking basic skills students from entry to
completion.
4. Assess and evaluate the programs designed to improve student success.
Complete the form on the page below and email the form as an attachment to
bsc@redwoods.edu.
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BASIC SKILL INITIATIVE REQUEST FOR FUNDS
1. Describe clearly and in detail fund request.
This proposal requests three semesters of funding: Spring 2012 - Spring 2013 for a
total of $28,500 (salary and benefits) for a stipend for a faculty member to work with
student services and instructional divisions, as well as current students, faculty, staff,
and prospective students to develop and implement a pilot to test the recommendations
of the California Community Colleges Student Success Task Force by creating a first
year experience program that is a resource for addressing both academic and social
integration for basic skills students. The faculty member will take best practice, CR
history, and the future direction of the state in account as he/she develops the project's
framework.
2. Describe how your proposal supports that Basic Skills Mission Statement.
The proposed pilot project will be an effort by Student Development and Instruction to
increase and ensure the success of our at-risk and basic skills students during their first
year. This echoes the BSI mission statement of improving the retention, persistence,
satisfaction and success of basic skills students. Additionally, this program will help the
college to meet the Chancellor Office’s call to strengthen the support for entering
students and incentivizing successful student behaviors.
The goal of the project is to bring faculty, counselors, advisors, and student mentors
together to help students become fully engaged and focused on their success at CR.
After conducting some research of various components that commonly comprise first
year experience programs, the framework of a CR program may incorporate the
following:
Orientation
Corsair Connection Bilingual Advisor
Learning Community Courses
Strategies for Success in College
Faculty/Counselors/Advisors
Field Trips
Peer Mentors
Supplemental Instruction/tutoring
Summer bridge program (mini classes i.e. math 301, 302, 303)
Scholarships for summer math jam bridge classes
Completion of Student Education Plan
The following goals will serve as guiding principles in the development of the project:
Academic Growth and Development
Provide a curricular and co-curricular plan of instruction, advisement and coaching to
facilitate the academic and personal transition to college and guides students in
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becoming independent members of the college community.
Academic and Career Selection
Partner with faculty and counselors to assist students in developing academic and
career goals that meet the student’s needs, interests and strengths.
Knowledge of Resources
Facilitate the development of supportive relationships among students, faculty, and staff
in order to create a college experience that maximizes each student’s unique potential.
3. Describe anticipated expenses (attach another page if necessary).
Items:
Year 1 Faculty Project Coordinator (January, 2012—July, 2012)
Year 2 Faculty Project Coordinator (August 2012-June, 2013)
Cost:
$9,500
$19,000
Total 28,500
4. List faculty and staff involved and/or responsible for the project.
Lisa Liken
Marcy Foster
Juana Tabares
Jennifer Bailey
Cheryl Tucker
Mary Grace Barrick
Keith Snow-Flamer
Brady Reed
5. Intended Outcomes (include specific, measurable targets):
The Student Learning Outcomes are as follows:
1.
Students will be able to effectively access the support services and resources
needed to be successful.
2.
Students will identify appropriate conduct for an academic setting.
3.
Students will apply critical thinking skills in assignments.
4.
Students will develop an academic plan and a career plan.
5.
Students will navigate computer resources essential to GS 6 and other courses.
6.
Students will have an informed educational goal/career pathway.
6. Assessment Schedule (specify exactly what you will measure and how you will measure it):
Fall 2013 and Spring 2014: College Skills Inventory or other early intervention
assessment
Fall 2013 and Spring 2014: an end-of-course survey will be used to determine the
program’s success. The survey will incorporate questions about course quality and
classroom experiences, students’ academic advisors, and student mentors, among
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other topics.
Fall 2013 and Spring 2014: Pre and Post-test (GS 6 course outcomes, college “knowhow”, financial literacy, etc.
7. Proposed Timeline (provide timeline details for activities):
Submit funding proposal to BSC
October, 2011
Submit project coordinator request to SARCO
November, 2011
Convene Steering Committee
January, 2012
Research best practices
Feb/Mar 2012
Develop framework for program
Apr/May 2012
Develop LC/support classes
Sep 2012
Develop detailed assessment plan
Oct 2012
Outreach to high schools
Nov 2012
Release application process
Dec 2012
Submit budget request in budget process
Feb/March, 2013
Begin matriculating potential students
Feb/March 2013
8. I understand that if granted, Basic Skill funds can only be used for Basic Skill
Students. By Accepting funding for this project, I agree to provide a written and oral
report describing how well intended outcomes were met, the results of the assessment,
and how this information can be used in the future. Projects funded for two semesters
will require a mid-year update as well as a report upon completion. Please note: This is
a one-time allotment of funds. Any future funding is contingent upon the submissions
and granting of a new request and availability of funding.
6. Contact Person: Keith Snow-Flamer
7. Date Submitted:
October 3, 2011
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