[Wsssc] FW: WSSSC meeting

[Joe Holliday]

WSSSC: below and attached are materials on the Bridge to College program. Bill Moore is seeking important system feedback. Please distribute as needed on your campus. I have highlighted a section below in yellow that Bill would like some specific feedback on. Please reply directly to me with your responses and I can collate them.

Thank you!

Joe

From: Bill Moore <bmoore at sbctc.edu>
Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2022 12:10 PM
To: Joe Holliday <jholliday at sbctc.edu>
Subject: Re: WSSSC meeting

I've attached the documents I'm sharing with system groups, Joe, and here are a few key talking points:

  *   The system placement agreement was approved in 2015 to recognize student work in high school as an alternative to placement testing. It was modified in 2018 as a result of changes in the high school assessment program.
  *   As part of the agreement, the Bridge to College transition courses in math and English provide students an opportunity to build confidence and college-ready skills as seniors and enter directly into college-level courses after graduation.
  *   The courses are available in over 120 districts and almost 200 high schools across the state, serving a significant number of Black and Latinx students.
  *   The agreement expired with the high school graduating Class of 2022 and needs system review and discussion to determine whether and how to extend the agreement to the Class of 2023 and beyond.
  *   A key implementation issue has been helping both students and college staff understand and use the placement agreement at college entry; it would be helpful to hear to what extent staff are aware of the agreement as well as what successes and/or challenges they have had with helping students use it.
Take care--
Bill


Bill Moore, Ph.D. (he/his)
Director, Bridge to College Initiative
State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
360-704-4346 (office)            360-528-1809 (cell)
Bridge to College web page<https://www.sbctc.edu/about/agency/initiatives-projects/bridge-to-college.aspx>

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From: Joe Holliday <jholliday at sbctc.edu<mailto:jholliday at sbctc.edu>>
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 9:55 AM
To: Bill Moore <bmoore at sbctc.edu<mailto:bmoore at sbctc.edu>>
Subject: RE: WSSSC meeting


Thanks Bill, I will watch for your email.



Joe


[Compass]

Joe Holliday

Director, Student Services

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

jholliday at sbctc.edu<mailto:jholliday at sbctc.edu>• o: 360-704-4334 • f: 360-704-4418

sbctc.edu<https://www.sbctc.edu/> • Twitter: @SBCTCWashington<https://twitter.com/SBCTCWashington> • Facebook: @WASBCTC<https://www.facebook.com/wasbctc/>



SBCTC Vision:



“Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.”





From: Bill Moore <bmoore at sbctc.edu<mailto:bmoore at sbctc.edu>>
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 9:54 AM
To: Joe Holliday <jholliday at sbctc.edu<mailto:jholliday at sbctc.edu>>
Subject: Re: WSSSC meeting



Works for me, Joe, thanks; I'll send the docs to you later this week along with a few talking points you can use; you can let them know that if they have questions or need additional info they can just reach out to me any time!



Take care--

Bill



Bill Moore, Ph.D. (he/his)
Director, Bridge to College Initiative
State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
360-704-4346 (office)            360-528-1809 (cell)

Bridge to College web page<https://www.sbctc.edu/about/agency/initiatives-projects/bridge-to-college.aspx>



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From: Joe Holliday <jholliday at sbctc.edu<mailto:jholliday at sbctc.edu>>
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 10:01 AM
To: Bill Moore <bmoore at sbctc.edu<mailto:bmoore at sbctc.edu>>
Subject: RE: WSSSC meeting



Hi Bill, so glad you are still playing softball, and jealous! I think a handout makes the most sense. WSSSC is currently leaderless, the president was Glen Cosby at Spokane but he was abruptly removed from his VP positon there. WSSSC Executive Committee is trying to pick up the slack, but given the state of confusion, I think including it in my update on the 21st and including your handout would be best.



Joe


[Compass]

Joe Holliday

Director, Student Services

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

jholliday at sbctc.edu<mailto:jholliday at sbctc.edu>• o: 360-704-4334 • f: 360-704-4418

sbctc.edu<https://www.sbctc.edu/> • Twitter: @SBCTCWashington<https://twitter.com/SBCTCWashington> • Facebook: @WASBCTC<https://www.facebook.com/wasbctc/>



SBCTC Vision:



“Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.”





From: Bill Moore <bmoore at sbctc.edu<mailto:bmoore at sbctc.edu>>
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 9:47 AM
To: Joe Holliday <jholliday at sbctc.edu<mailto:jholliday at sbctc.edu>>
Subject: WSSSC meeting
Importance: High



Hi, Joe, hope you're doing well--I'm currently in St. George playing softball this week with some of the NW Silver guys (the 65+ team; Tom is down here this week with a different team of mostly NW Silver 70+ guys but I'm not playing with them this year). We've got thunderstorms roaming around today but it's supposed to clear and be sunny/mid 80s all week, so I'm looking forward to it!



Per the discussion Sally had with the directors recently I'd like WSSSC to get an update on Bridge to College and the placement agreement; I understand they're meeting on 10/20-21, right? Is there time on the agenda to include this item, or do you want to just include it in your SBCTC report time? I'm meeting with ATC on the 20th on the same topic so I just need to make sure the time slots don't conflict...



Just let me know what works for you and the group--happy to just provide you with a handout that you can share via their e-list and then handle any questions they have outside the meeting if the schedule is packed already!



Take care--

Bill



Bill Moore, Ph.D. (he/his)
Director, Bridge to College Initiative
State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
360-704-4346 (office)            360-528-1809 (cell)

Bridge to College web page<https://www.sbctc.edu/about/agency/initiatives-projects/bridge-to-college.aspx>


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