A summary of the May 22, 2013 PAC meeting follows:
Student Learning - Addressing the Needs of Underprepared Students: Chancellor Doffoney and Dr. Vurdien had a productive meeting with students on May 13 regarding the direction of the college and district in closing the achievement gap.
Student Learning - Curriculum: Five new associate degrees for transfer were approved by the board on May 14, bringing the total number of transfer degrees to 23.
Student Learning - SLOs: The SLO Committee will continue to look at other SLO data software.
Accreditation: An article on "Trends in Deficiencies Leading to Sanction" was shared with the council.
Enrollment Management: The council unanimously endorsed the creation of the Enrollment Management Committee, and the President accepted the council's recommendation.
Budget: Highlights from the Governor's May Revise were shared with the council.
Research: The college is in the final stages of the hiring process for a new Director of Institutional Research and Planning.
Strategic Plan/Fullerton College Planning Process: The 2013-2015 Strategic Plan was presented to the council.
PAC Evaluation: Completed PAC evaluations were collected from council members, resource members, and guests.
Staff Development: The Staff Development Task Force discussed reassigned time, budget allocation, new faculty orientation, and staff development for all constituency groups.
Program Review Committee Report: The council endorsed the Program Review Committee Report, and the President accepted the council's recommendation.
Student Success Committee Report/Plans for 2013-2014: The Student Success Committee provided an update on the 6 initiatives from 2012-2013 and proposed 3 initiatives for 2013-2014.
Basic Skills Committee Report: The Basic Skills Committee gave a presentation on programs funded by the Basic Skills Initiative.
Transcript Evaluations: Admissions & Records will research how other colleges handle transcript evaluations and report back to the President by the first week of June.
Diversity Committee Action Plan: The Diversity Committee Action Plan was presented for first reading.
President's
On Thursday, May 16, the Puente Program held its annual End of the Year banquet. Thirty students along with their parents and mentors were treated to a nice dinner and received certificates of completion. Students will now move on to Phase III of their program which is to enroll, as a cohort, in English 103.