AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
January 10, 2011
SUBJECT:
Bay Area Knowledge Exchange for Developmental Mathematics
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ACTION
ITEM NUMBER
ENCLOSURE(S)
Page 1 of 1
A.5
Background:
The Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (CRMSE) at San Diego State
University has invited Cabrillo College’s mathematics department to continue their participation,
which began last year, in a project of collaboration with several Bay Area community colleges to
share knowledge of best practices to enhance the learning experience and student success in
developmental mathematics. A member of Cabrillo’s mathematics faculty will participate by
recommending, adapting, and testing promising teaching techniques for inclusion in a regional
Teaching Resource and Knowledge Exchange collection. CRMSE, with support from the National
Science Foundation, is developing parallel knowledge exchange collection projects in three
regions, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cabrillo College will receive a sub award of $5,000 during the second half of the 2010-11 fiscal
year to provide reassigned time.
Fiscal Impact:
An increase in the amount of $5,000 in revenue and expenditures during the 2010-11 fiscal year.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Governing Board accept the $5,000 grant funds from CRMSE. It is
further recommended that the Board authorize the Vice President of Administrative Services to
execute and make all necessary arrangements in relation to this agreement on behalf of the
college.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Wanda L. Garner, Dean, NAS
Renée M. Kilmer, Vice President, Instruction
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
APPROVED