Strategic Enrollment Management Committee
May 10, 2010
Call to Order: Jack Bautsch convened the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Attendance: Richard Mellroth, Pete Lortz, Gary Gorland, Jack Bautsch, Alice Melling, Marci Myer, Kim
Chapman, Carol Summers, Cesily Crowser, Mary Ellen O’Keeffe. Guest: Lori Casile
Technology and ESL Students: Lori Casile described a problem that has recently become more apparent,
namely the need that ESL students have for computing support, need that that exceeds the resources of
her computer lab staff to adequately address. The numbers of ESL students using open computer labs
has increased (1) as ESL/IEP faculty have introduced more computing skills in higher level classes, and (2)
since what was once a dedicated ESL computer lab is now used as a classroom. A related development
adds to the problem, namely that the number of basic computing classes offered to this student
population has been reduced.
As the discussion progressed, it was suggested that the problem goes beyond the ESL student
population and beyond the open labs. Many returning students also lack basic computing skills, and
both The Loft and the library also report student need for basic computing support that exceeds staff
resources.
These ideas were suggested as possible approaches to the problem:
 Restore basic computing sections within the ABE/ESL area
 Approach both John Bowers (Workforce) and Heidi Stuber (continuing ed) the availability of lowcost basic computing classes within their areas
 Ask the Tutoring Advisory Committee its perspective on creating a group of tutors for basic
computing
Minutes of Previous Meetings: In an effort to create an archive of SEM minutes, Jack asked if anyone
had notes from meetings in February and March for which no minutes currently exist. Carol and Richard
offered their notes from the March 8th meeting. Later it was remembered that the February meeting
had been cancelled.
Membership: In response to Jack’s question, it was confirmed that both Alice Melling and Gary Gorland
joined the committee in March 2009. Richard Mellroth will serve through the end of the school year,
and a new student will be identified in the fall for the 2010-11 year. Pete will try again to find a
developmental math faculty to join the committee. Jack reported that John Bowers has indicated he will
miss spring quarter meetings due to conflicts with his graduate program.
Strategic Initiatives: Gary Gorland and others updated the committee on a number of initiatives for
which Gary is providing leadership.
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College Readiness: Previous college readiness task forces have been merged into a new College
Readiness Committee led by Gary. Additional members have been added. They have had one
meeting and are discussing exactly what their purpose is. Is it a work group? Is it a Faculty
Inquiry Group? Is it some combination of the two? Gary believes a consensus will emerge in
subsequent discussions.
IBEST: The college is still interested in developing a new generation of IBEST programs. Under
consideration are accounting, pharmacy assisting, and HVAC. In each case, short-term
certificates (one year or less) are the preferred model.
Developmental Math: The math department has been awarded a 29 month grant through
SBCTC to increase student learning and progression through developmental math courses. Pete
Lortz described two threads within the grant: (1) developing a learning resources bank to
contextualize math problems, a bank that could be used within all sections of MATH084,
MATH085, and MATH098,and (2) developing a model in which a cohort of students integrates
the study of developmental math with HDC courses in fall and winter quarters, and with a
college-level course (ENV150) in spring quarter). For the “contextualizing curriculum” aspect of
the grant, the faculty envisions partnering with community groups such as Friends of Careek
Park to apply math to “real world” issues/concerns. This project also involves a re-examination
of the Compass math placement test and the development of common pre- and post-instruction
assessment instruments for use across multiple sections of the same courses throughout the
developmental sequence. Providing leadership to the grant are Gary, Pete, and math faculty
Denise Brannan and Deanna Li
Transitions Fair: Jamila Barton is spearheading this effort. The fair/conference will be held from
5-7 p.m. on May 26 and from 9-1 on May 27th. Incoming president Mark Mitsui will welcome
students at the opening sessions. It is meant to provide ESL, ABE, IEP and development students
critical information about college-level coursework and culture. A number of workshops will be
presented by faculty and SDS staff, including College 101, ENG101 success, math success;
exploring career pathways, college financing, U.S. classroom culture. Campus tours will be
offered as well. The target audiences are ELS levels 4-6, IEP levels 4-6, ABE, and pre-college
English and math students. About 75% of the ABE and ESL faculty teaching levels 4-6 are
including the fair as part of their classes. Interest is high and attendance is expected to be
strong.
Integrated Learning Workshop: Emily and Gilles from the Washington Center are conducting a
workshop on integrative learning on June 4, from noon to 4:00 p.m. It is open to all interested
faculty.
Budget: Gary distributed a handout showing the SAI budget and expenditures to date. Pete was
surprised that so little of the allocated math tutoring money has been spent and will investigate why
that is the case.
Mini-grants: Gary reported that South campus offers mini grants up to $3,000 for to staff who propose
a strategy to support student progression and increase the number of momentum points earned. He
suggested that North may want to consider a similar approach.
Marketing/Admission/Outreach: Carol reported that MAO is working on an updated orientation and
campus tour video
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Minutes by Jack Bautsch
Appendix
Strategic Enrollment Management
May 10, 2010
AGENDA
Minutes of previous meetings
February, March –anyone got anything?
April – meeting was cancelled
Membership
Gary Gorland joined in ___
Alice Melling joined in ___
Richard Mellroth serves through ___
Dev Math faculty: do we want to revisit?
John Bowers will miss spring meetings
Strategic Initiatives Updates
 College Readiness
 I-BEST
 Developmental Math
 Transitions
Gary Gorland with others as appropriate
Technology and ESL Students
Jamila Barton, Lori Casile, Rosemary Jones
Budget for SEM initiatives
 This year
 Next year
Gary Gorland
Mini-grants for SAI projects?
Gary Gorland
Other topics?
Next meeting
June 14, 2:30-4:00, MSSS Conf Rm