Student Success Presentation by Dr. Rita M. Cepeda, Chancellor - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presentation by

• Dr. Rita M. Cepeda, Chancellor

Professional Development Day

All District

January 25, 2013

Building Community for Student Success

Accreditation Standard II.A.3.C

Student Learning Programs and Services

“A recognition of what it means to be an ethical human being and effective citizen: qualities include an appreciation of ethical principles, civility and interpersonal skills; respect for cultural diversity; historical and aesthetic sensitivity; and the willingness to assume civic, political, and social responsibilities locally, nationally, and globally.”

 Board of Trustees

• 2012-2013 Annual Performance Goals for the Chancellor

 Strategic Planning  Culture

 1. Develop a philosophy and vision statement of culture and civility for the District including Board-Chancellor relationship. Include a plan, and timeline for training.  2. Work to develop and support a strong cabinet to develop the region’s leading educational institution.

 Resources  Bond

 Workshops, dialogues, and training opportunities

• n the topic of Civility at:

 July Retreat for Constituency Groups’ Representatives  Chancellor’s Executive Team  District Council Meetings  MSCC Retreat  Civility Task Force Meetings

Faculty Classified Students Administration

Forming the Task Force



Rita Cepeda (Chair)



Celia Cruz



Elaine Burns



Victor Garza



Sue Hager



Sam Ho



David Lo



Eileen Luna



Clem Lundie



Barbara Kavalier



Joseph King



Cam Martian



Lauren McKee



Jan Tomisaka



Eric Nguyen



Merylee Shelton



Shawn Sieu-Nguyen



Ingrid Thompson



Judy Rookstool (Consultant)



Charles Stevens



Ruth Villasenor



Alex Ward

Formulate a civility statement Select, modify, and prioritize recommendations for action to promote civility within the district Delineate related tasks and implementation Set work plan, timelines and means of reporting in the areas of civility recommendations

mentor program

“best campus practices”

student welcome student involvement Service Learning statement of civility climate survey electronic site workshop per academic year Contribution recognition District publications

district professional

• rganizations

statement on standards / expectations Signs defining respect and civility

public spaces public meeting spaces

course syllabi possible statements

resources to faculty

web-based instructional service site

training

Civility

Respect Kindness

• 1. Conduct Climate Survey- Priority 3

 2. Develop/provide an electronic site for collection of

civility-related material- Priority 3

 3. Sponsor one workshop per academic year for staff,

and possibly for others in the community, on civility and civil discourse - Priori

• rity

ty 2

 4. Recognize contributions by staff and students to the

campus and community- Priority 2

C. Publications - Priority 1

 Review District publications for appropriate insertion of

language that encourages civility.

D. Faculty and Staff - Priority ½

 1. mentor program - Priority 1  2. training  3. recognize topic of civility and support program recommendations- Priority 1  4. “best campus practices” - Priority 2/3

E. Instruction – Priority 2/3  Suggest statements to include in course syllabi

delineating expectations of civility, mutual respect, and civil conduct in the classroom to post on civility instructional eportfolio.

F

. Student Affairs – Priority 1

Encourage student involvement

G. Public Space

posting signs and art increase public meeting space

 Group Discussion on Civility  A. The Ideal State of Civility  B. Challenges  C. Opportunities  D. Individual Commitment

Building Community for Student Success