[DEOC] Final Call: Promising Practice Exchange Topics

Wed Sep 27 13:20:15 PDT 2023

DEOC--

Please see request regarding the prioritization of topics for the promising practices exchange that I sent out prior. The list has been updated so you can see some of the topics submitted by other commissions.

Thank you to those who have added their comments to this document. Feel free to edit it or email me and I'll add them: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KzeBP0FPFwDCJa_GsZcb2yWoQykhNU4KkjaRInK4RAU/edit?usp=sharing

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  Sophia Kristina R. Agtarap (she/siya)

  Director, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

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From: Lauren Hibbs <lhibbs at sbctc.edu>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2023 2:24 PM
To: Summer Kenesson <skenesson at sbctc.edu>; Valerie Sundby <vsundby at sbctc.edu>; Sophia Agtarap <sagtarap at sbctc.edu>; Rodric Smith <rsmith at sbctc.edu>
Cc: Lauren Hibbs <lhibbs at sbctc.edu>; Nanette Angel <nangel at sbctc.edu>; Roma Bert <rbert at sbctc.edu>; Christine McMullin <cmcmullin at sbctc.edu>
Subject: RE: Final Call: Promising Practice Exchange Topics

Hello Folks,

Putting this at the top of your inbox for a final call for this Friday, September 29, to provide the below memo for the October 5 Ed Services meeting.

TO:        WACTC Education Services

From:    SBCTC Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership Departments

              IC, DEOC, RPC, and WSSSC

Date:    October 5, 2023

Re:        2023-24 Proposed Topics for Promising Practice Exchange

Prioritized list by Commission

One of our strengths as a system has been our willingness to share “what’s working” with each other so learning can be adapted and used elsewhere. As a follow-up to the work of WACTC’s Strategic Enrollment Taskforce, the system created the Promising Practice Exchange to capture and share emerging, promising, and excellent practices at our colleges in five general key areas (Alignment with K-12; Re-engaging Adult Students; Onboarding New Students; Retaining Students; and Student Well-Being) identified by the Taskforce. The following proposed topics reflect Commissions and the SBCTC commitment to delivering engaging and insightful webinars that align with system goals. The below list is organized by commission priority and followed by additional topics submitted for consideration.

IC: College in the High School and SBCTC Funding Opportunities and Challenges: An in-depth look at the current funding landscape, identifying the opportunities and challenges presented by CiHS and SBCTC funding programs.

IC: Aligning Guided Pathways with CLNA Strategies: A thorough examination of how planning processes intersect and align between Workforce, Transfer, BEdA, and Equity initiatives, providing a cohesive approach to Guided Pathways.

SS: Practical Strategies: How colleges are integrating Starfish, EAB, etc. into the work. How does the tail not wag the dog?  Sharing processes that effectively integrate shiny tools into day-to-day operations and equitable impacts.

SS: Integration of AI.  Let’s have a shared conversation.  What are the things that are going to move our system forward?  Is anyone using AI usefully yet?  If not, can we bring in external SMEs to help shape our vision and policies for this new reality?

RPC: Pending

RPC: Pending

DEOC: Pending

DEOC: Pending

Leadership: Pending

Other submitted topics:

Enhancing Student Support: Sharing insights into Green River's campus-wide strategy for addressing students' basic needs, fostering an environment conducive to success.

Bellevue Neurodivergent Navigators Pilot Study: Expanding upon Bellevue's pilot study on Neurodivergent Navigators, discussing findings, successes, and outlining the next steps in this innovative initiative.

Highlighting Effective BEdA Retention Strategies: We can feature BEdA providers who have excelled in retention strategies, whether it's through innovative financial aid approaches, robust education planning, or seamless transitions from HS/GED to academic or vocational programs.

Re-entry Navigational Services and Support: An exploration of the re-entry navigational services across our colleges, focusing on how we facilitate individuals transitioning from corrections into various campus programs.

Advancements in Apprenticeship Programs: Delving into the development of our coding framework for apprenticeships and the enhanced accessibility of the WCG-Apprenticeship platform. This aligns the student apprentice experience more closely with existing CTC processes.

CTE Dual Credit Advancements: While possibly earmarked for a future year, this topic delves into the advisory committee work, consultant initiatives, and proviso associated with CTE Dual Credit programs.

Introduction to the New Program Approval Submission System: We can introduce the PAR online submission system and discuss our expansion plans, including potential enhancements. Additionally, a system inventory of programs could be part of this discussion.

Progress and Future Plans for Skill Standards: An update and comprehensive overview of our ongoing work on skill standards, along with a preview of the roadmap for the 23-24 academic year.

Showcasing Successful Undergraduate Research Projects: We can spotlight the impactful undergraduate research projects that were funded through Guided Pathways this year. These projects exemplify Guided Pathways principles in action and serve as tangible examples of high-engagement retention practices.

Lower Columbia College Summer Scholars Program: A program for male BIPOC students enrolled in a college success course attended lunch help sessions. In addition to building a community, they were also invited to give feedback on course content and language used in the admissions process.

[Compass]

Lauren Hibbs, Ed.D

Director, Student Services

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

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