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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
June 10, 2013
SUBJECT:
Board Policy Revisions: Office of Instruction, Second Reading
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ENCLOSURE(S)
ITEM NUMBER
Page 1 of 10
F.15
ACTION
BACKGROUND:
The District is in the process of revising Board Policies utilizing the California Community College
League’s model policies as applicable. These Board Policies have been reviewed by the
appropriate committees on campus including the President’s Cabinet.
Attached are revisions to Board Policies in the Instruction component as listed below:
3050
3060
3090
3100
3180
3270
3710
7000
Board Policy
General Education
Noncredit Courses and Programs
Instruction and Instructional Programs
Study Travel
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Student Attendance
Academic Freedom
Community Education Classes
Action
Updated to reflect League Language
Updated to reflect League Language
Updated to reflect League Language
Updated to reflect League Language
Updated to reflect League Language
Updated to reflect League Language
Updated to reflect League Language
Updated to reflect League Language
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Governing Board adopt the Board Policies as presented.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Kathleen Welch, Vice President Instruction
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final
Disposition
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GENERAL EDUCATION
BP 3050
The Cabrillo College Governing Board recognizes that general education is an essential
component of an Associate Degree and is designed to introduce students to a variety of
means through which people comprehend the modern world. It is the philosophy of Cabrillo
College that students should possess in common certain basic principles, concepts and
methodologies both unique to and shared by the various disciplines. Moreover, coherence
and integration among these separate requirements should be stressed and the active
involvement of students in examining values inherent in proposed solutions to problems
should be fundamental. Educated persons should be able to use general education
knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the physical environment, the culture and the
society in which they live. General education should also promote self understanding and
awareness, appreciation, and respect for diverse cultures.
The Cabrillo College Governing Board shall approve graduation requirements including
general education requirements. In addition, the Governing Board shall approve the
philosophy of general education and the criteria to determine which courses may be used
to satisfy general education requirements. The Governing Board shall review, on a
regular basis, the policy and criteria.
The Academic Council, a standing committee of the Faculty Senate, shall review the
general education philosophy, criteria and requirements and make recommendations to
the Faculty Senate. The Faculty Senate shall forward its recommendations to the Vice
President, Instruction who recommends to the Governing Board.
Legal Reference: Ca. Adm. Code, Title 5, Section 55805.
Adopted: April 4, 1988
Revised: January 9, 1995
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NONCREDIT COURSES AND PROGRAMS
BP 3060
The Cabrillo College Governing Board authorizes the development and presentation of noncredit, FTES
generating courses in the following categories:to meet the educational needs of specially defined student
populations.
(1) elementary and secondary basic skills courses and other courses such as remedial academic courses in
reading, mathematics, and language arts;
(2) courses in English as a second language, including vocational English as a second Llanguage;
(3) short-term vocational courses and programs with high employment potential;
(4) workforce preparation courses in the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing, mathematics,
decisionmaking, problem solving skills, and other courses required for preparation to participate in jobspecific technical training;
(5) courses in citizenship for immigrants;
(6) parenting, including parent cooperative preschools, courses in child growth and development and
parent-child relationships;
(7) courses and programs for persons with substantial disabilities;
(8) courses and programs for older adults;
(9) courses and programs in home economics; and
(10) courses in health and safety education.
Whenever a mutual agreement with a school district or other educational entity relating to responsibility for
noncredit continuing education programs is required by state law, the President/Superintendent shall
present an appropriate memorandum of understanding to the Board for approval.
The development and maintenance of noncredit courses are coordinated by the Office of Instruction.
Courses are approved by the Curriculum Committee and the Vice-President/Assistant Superintendent,
Instruction following review and approval by the appropriate Division Chair.
Noncredit courses and programs shall be developed, approved, and maintained in accordance with BP
3120, Program, Curriculum, aAnd Course Development.
Reference: Education Code 84757
Adopted: April 4, 1988
Revised: January 9, 1995
Revised: XXX XX, 2013
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Chapter Three: Instruction and Instructional Programs
INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
BP 3090
Career Technical Education
Program Advisory Committees
The District shall have an advisory committee for each Career Technical Education
program. Membership is drawn from organizations that may employ graduates of the
program, unions that represent those employed in the field, institutions to which graduates
transfer and schools that feed into the program as well as individuals who have special
expertise in the field served by the program. These committees provide advisory guidance
to the programs regarding the learning outcomes required for student success in seeking
employment, career advancement, and transferring for further education. The committees
also assist programs to stay abreast of changes in the industry, project labor market demand
for graduates from the program, advise on curriculum, provide assistance with staffing and
equipment, aid in the placement of students, and provide a general liaison with employers
and employees in the various careers for which the college offers instruction.
See AR 3090
Legal Reference: Public Law 98-524
Approved: April 4, 1988
Revised: January 9, 1995
Revised: November 1, 2010
Revised:
BP 3090
Career Technical Education Program Advisory Committees
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STUDY TRAVEL
BP 3100
It is the policy of Cabrillo College to provide Study Travel Programs which shall include study
travel/field study courses and semesters abroad. A study travel/field study course, usually short-term in
length, is taught off-campus in order to present course content within a specific environment that
enhances learning; a semester abroad program provides a full-term program of study at a site in a foreign
country.
The college recognizes that the movement of students across communities with diverse cultural,
geographic, linguistic, and national boundaries is an important and enriching element of post-secondary
education, and that field study is a significant component of natural and social science curricula.
Study Travel Programs provide instruction which allows students to:
1. Develop international perspectives
2. Receive appropriate credit for courses meeting the same curriculum standards as courses
conducted on campus
3. Live, learn, and experience an environment that is different in language, culture, history and
traditions
4. Study course content within a biological habitat, geographic, or cultural context
Study Travel credit is awarded only for educational achievement and performance within program and
specific class objectives. Credit awarded for participation in Study Travel courses is based on the same
standards required for on campus courses.
Legal Reference: Education Code, Section 66015.7
Adopted: April 4, 1988
Reviewed: January 9, 2006 (no change)
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BP 4260
PRE-REQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
BP 3180
References:
Title 5 Sections 55000 and 55003
Note: This policy is legally required.
The president or designee [ CEO ] is authorized to establish pre-requisites, co-requisites, and
advisories or on /recommended preparation for courses in the curriculum. All such prerequisites, co-requisites, and advisories shall be established in accordance with the standards set
out in Title 5. Any pre-requisites, co-requisites or advisories shall be necessary and appropriate
for achieving the purpose for which they are established. If faculty and the Curriculum
Committee determine their need, these established prerequisites and co-requisites need to must
be enforced. The pProcedures shall include a way in which a pre-requisite or co-requisite may
be challenged by a student on grounds permitted by law. Pre-requisites, co-requisites, and
advisories shall be identified in District publications available to students.
References: Title 5 Sections 55000 and 55003
Revised 2/08
Revised 3/13
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STUDENT ATTENDANCE
BP 3270
A student is expected to be in attendance at all times in classes and laboratories. Attendance shall
be recorded and kept by faculty in accordance with the rules and regulations of the California
Education Code. A student is expected to be in attendance at all times in classes and laboratories.
A faculty member may drop a student from class when absence is excessive or when the student
does not attend the first class meeting.
Legal Reference: Education Code Sections 70901 and 84500. Title 5 Section 58004 (c) (1) – (3)
Adopted:
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM
BP 3710
References: Title 5 Section 51023; Accreditation Standard II.A.7; Cabrillo College
Federation of Teachers Contract, Article 4
Note: Boards are legally required to adopt a statement of academic freedom. The
District should insert its current policy as developed collegially with the Academic
Senate or collectively bargained, in this section[d1].
Cabrillo College District recognizes that academic freedom provides a foundation for intellectual
stimulation and development, and academic success in the teaching environment. The District
also recognizes that academic freedom is fundamental to the protection of teachers' and students'
rights.
Academic freedom encompasses the freedom to study, teach and express ideas, including
unpopular or controversial ones, without censorship, political restraint or retribution. Academic
freedom allows for the free exchange of ideas in the conscientious pursuit of truth.
Protecting academic freedom is the responsibility of the college community. In a climate of
openness and mutual respect, the college protects and encourages the exchange of ideas which
are presented in the spirit of free and open dialogue.
References: Title 5 Section 51023; Accreditation Standard II.A.7; Cabrillo College
Federation of Teachers Contract, Article 4
Adopted:
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SCHEDULING AND FUNDING OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES
BP 7000
The Cabrillo College Governing Board recognizes the need for and encourages the offering of notfor-credit, fee-supported Community Education Classes. Such classes meet important educational
needs for personal and professional development, avocational learning and recreational activities.
The Cabrillo College Governing Board therefore authorizes the establishment and maintenance of
Community Education classes developed, scheduled and supervised through the Community
Education Office Cabrillo Extension program within the Office of Instruction.
Further, the Governing Board authorizes and encourages the establishment and maintenance of
Ccommunity Eeducation classes in civic, vocational, literacy, health, homemaking, technical and
general education, including but not limited to classes in the fields of music, drama, art,
handicraft, science, literature, nature study and athletics. Such classes shall be designed to provide
instruction and to contribute to the physical, mental, moral economic, or civic development of
those enrolled.
Community Eeducation classes may be designed as seminars, lecture series, concerts, public
forums, workshops, conferences, professional and occupational in-service classes, and
avocational or recreational classes.
Community Eeducation classes provide subject matter content, resource materials, and teaching
methods appropriate for the enrolled students. They are conducted in accordance with a
predetermined class outline or plan. The Governing Board authorizes community cducation
classes to be scheduled during the hours, length of time and period during the year which are
determined appropriate for the subject matter and the audience served.
The Governing Board authorizes the granting of appropriate certificates or other recognition of skill
or accomplishment earned in Community Education classes. The selection of programs or
individual classes for which certificates may be issued is by recommendation of the Director of
Community and Contract Education and the Dean of Career Education and Economic
Development, and determined by the Vice President/Assistant Superintendent, Instruction.
Community education classes are open for admission of all adults who may profit from the
classes offered. Minors may participate in appropriate classes specifically designed for them,
and they also may be admitted to other classes at the discretion of the class leader and the Director
of Community and Contract Education.
Student fees are authorized to cover, but not exceed, the cost of developing and maintaining the
fee-supported class program. Community eEducation classes may provide instruction for
remuneration by contract, or with contributions or donations of individuals or groups. Attendance
in cCommunity eEducation classes may not be reported for apportionment, and general fund
incomes may not be used to develop or maintain cCommunity eEducation classes.
Legal Reference: Education Code Sections 78300, 78302, 78303, 78304 and 78305; and
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Ca. Adm. Code, Title 5, Sections 55002 55001 and
55006.
Adopted: June 6, 1988
Revised: June 10, 2013