Types of Sessions, Audience/Strands
All sessions are intended for all audiences, however some sessions may be of interest to attendees looking for a particular theme, perspective, or role:
C Curriculum Basics
I Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (IDEAA)
S Curriculum Specialists
O Chief Instructional Officers (CIOs) and Deans
Other
Wednesday July 12, 2023
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration Desk Opens
(Upper Concourse Foyer)
2:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. Pre-Sessions
New, Newer, or Aspiring Curriculum Chairs
(MR 7&8)
Sarah Harris, College of Sequoias, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Eric Narveson, Evergreen Valley College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Eric Wada, Folsom Lake College, ASCCC North Representative
This pre-session is designed for new, newer, and aspiring curriculum chairs or faculty on curriculum committees. Topics will include the role of the curriculum committee and its members as a part of a college’s academic senate, the legal framework for how the committee works with the local governing board, examples of common curriculum processes and practices, incorporating the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, antiracism, and accessibility (IDEAA) in curriculum work, and ways for chairs to work effectively with others and get things done.
Administrators O
(RC D&A)
Nili Kirschner, Woodland College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Don Miller, Rio Hondo College, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Erik Shearer, Butte College, Vice President of Instruction
Administrators often find themselves overseeing a wide range of curriculum issues, and deans and Chief Instructional Officers (CIOs) can provide a comprehensive perspective and support to faculty during curriculum development. In this session, the roles and responsibilities of administrators will be explored including the realities of curriculum streamlining processes.
Curriculum Professionals/Specialists S
(RC E&B)
Leslie Agostino, Diablo Valley College, Senior Program Coordinator (Curriculum)
Kelly Fowler, Mt. San Antonio College, Vice President of Instruction
Erin Larson, Dean, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Guillermo Castilla, San Jose City College
Curriculum specialists play an essential role in the college curriculum process and the work can be daunting for those new to this role. This workshop is intended for new or newer curriculum specialists and provides the basics of the roles and responsibilities of curriculum specialists, the ABCs of curriculum and coding, effective practices for submitting curriculum, and building relationships with faculty and the curriculum chair. We will also build in time for Q&A with the panel.
Articulation Officers
(RC F&C)
Adrienne C. Brown, Los Angeles Harbor College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Mark Edward Osea, Mendocino College
Articulation and transfer are often considered one and the same, but there are differences. Learn more about the complex role of articulation officers, how they support faculty in curriculum, and the relationship between articulation and transfer. Additional topics include criteria for transfer general education approval (IGETC and CSU GE-Breadth), C-ID, and development of Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs), including transfer model curricula (TMC), articulation agreement by major (AAM), GECC, and BCT.
3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00PM to 5:15 p.m. Baccalaureate Degree Programs (BDP) Application Information and General Considerations
(MR 7&8) C
Shelly Hess, San Diego Community College District
Leslie LeBlanc, Chancellor’s Office
Join representatives from the Chancellor’s Office and colleagues as they describe what is needed to apply for a baccalaureate degree. This information can be used to guide dialog and data-gathering at your campus in preparation for application and, ultimately, launch of a new degree opportunity for local communities. Bring your questions!
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Curriculum Mixer
(Upper Concourse Foyer)
Thursday, July 13, 2023
7:00 a.m. Registration Desk Opens
(Upper Concourse Foyer)
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
(Upper Concourse Foyer)
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. General Session 1
(Exhibit Halls BCD)
Welcome
LaTonya Parker, ASCCC Secretary, ASCCC Curriculum Chair 2022-2023
The Torres Martinez Dessert Cahuilla Birdsingers
Andrew Duro
Derek Duro
Eddie Duro
Frankie Morreo
State of Curriculum
Cheryl Aschenbach, ASCCC President
10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 1
Academic Freedom in Curriculum I
(MR 7&8)
Juan Arzola, College of Sequoias, ASCCC At-Large Representative
Erik Reese, Moorpark College, ASCCC Area C Representative
Janet Williams, North Orange Continuing Education
Academic freedom is a fundamental concept to ensure that institutions of higher education function for the public good, without undue pressure from external influences. Part of academic freedom provides faculty freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject. This provides an opportunity to introduce theories, concepts, and experiences that challenge long-held patriarchal and Eurocentric paradigms of higher education to create a more inclusive environment in our learning spaces. Join us for discussions about academic freedom, its relationship to curriculum, and how it provides an opportunity to create a sense of belonging for all our students, particularly those often marginalized and silenced within academia.
DEI in Curriculum: Model Principles and Practices I
(MR 9&10)
Nili Kirschner, Woodland College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
LaTonya Parker, Moreno Valley College, ASCCC Secretary, ASCCC Curriculum Chair 2022-2023
Robert L. Stewart, Jr., LA Southwest College, ASCCC Treasurer, ASCCC Curriculum Chair 2023-2024
The California Community College Curriculum Committee (5C) in 2020 created a set of recommended priorities focusing on championing equity-minded curriculum and practices for credit and noncredit instruction. The session will provide a safe space for participants to reflect and hear real-life examples to take back to college campuses championing curricular diversity and culturally responsive content with an antiracism focus. Join us to learn how to support these promising practices and begin conversations with curriculum committees on how to redesign practices within an equity-minded framework in support of our students.
Noncredit Basics C
(RC D&A)
Amabel Arredondo, North Orange Continuing Education
Leticia Barajas, East Los Angeles College
Maryanne Galindo, Los Angeles Mission College
Kimberley Stiemke, North Orange Continuing Education, ASCCC South Representative
This session will demonstrate that noncredit education is for everyone, including you. Together, we will examine the benefits of students served, provide a basic understanding of curricula, discuss the challenges and opportunities of course and program development, as well as identify strategies for the incorporation of noncredit programming at local institutions.
Work Experience Update and Opportunities: New Regulations for Work Experience C
(RC E&B)
Amy L. Babb, West Hills College Lemoore
Mark Edward Osea, Mendocino College
Sarah Harris, College of Sequoias, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Amendments to the Work Experience regulations approved by the Board of Governors in July 2022 and awaiting chaptering by the Secretary of State align Work Experience Education (renamed from Cooperative Work Experience) to allow for the integration of high-quality work experience opportunities as a part of the learning process for an expanded range of instructional programs. In addition, the updated regulations allow for student educational and occupational goals, including developing career awareness, learning industry culture, and developing professional networks in their career field. Join this session to learn about updates to the regulations and how they may impact work experience curriculum at your college.
Modern Policing Degree Program
(RC F&C)
Cheryl Aschenbach, ASCCC President, AB 89 Task Force Co-Chair
Jeffrey Lamb, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Santa Ana College
Sharon Sampson, Grossmont College, AB 89 Task Force Member
Sandra Sanchez, Chancellor’s Office, Interim Vice Chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development
AB89 (Jones-Sawyer, 2021) required the Chancellor’s Office to make recommendations in collaboration with specified stakeholder advisors for a modern policing degree program, and to report those recommendations to the legislature by June 1, 2023. Join presenters for an overview of what the bill required, what the AB89 Task Force learned during its 2022-2023 meetings, and recommendations being made. Presenters and attendees will also engage in dialog about how local colleges are and can be proactive in addressing the recommendations for a modern policing degree in its current degrees, certificates, and POST academy programs.
Legislation (Primer) and Curriculum C
(Ballroom A)
Adrienne C. Brown, Los Angeles Harbor College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Christopher Howerton, ASCCC At Large Representative
Manuel Vélez, San Diego Mesa College, ASCCC Vice President
While often requirements in regard to curriculum reside in the California Code of Regulations, some changes are proposed and may be mandated through the legislative process. Some recent examples include associate degrees for transfer, assessment and placement, graduation requirements, general education patterns, course numbering, and distance education. The involvement of the legislature in curricular or more broadly, academic and professional matters (a.k.a. the 10+1) creates opportunities and challenges. Join us for an up-close look at the legislative and budget development processes, including past and currently proposed legislation. In addition, we will explore resources to help you stay informed and venues to provide voice to support student-centered curricular requirements.
Round Table/Mixer
(Ballroom B)
Open in-person session opportunity to talk with curriculum enthusiasts and ask your individual questions, share stories, and meet new colleagues.
System Partner/Vendor Breakout | curriQunet
The Future of Curriculum Management Today
(MR 2&3)
Mark Svorinic, CEO, curriQunet
Visit us any time during the ASCCC 2023 Curriculum Institute to experience, hands-on, the future of curriculum management today.
We are excited to announce the release of our new user interface to our well-established curriculum management platform – currIQūnet META. META now provides even greater customization, ease of use and increased functionality for our all – faculty, staff, and leadership. Experience META’s enhanced intuitive design and new powerful features that will make your curriculum management energies even more productive and impactful. The currIQūnet team looks forward to seeing you for your personal tour and hands-on training session.
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Lunch
(Exhibit Hall BCD)
12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Breakout Session 2
Brown Act Basics C
(MR 7&8)
Eric Narveson, Evergreen Valley College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Guillermo Castilla, San Jose City College
Eric Wada, Folsom Lake College, ASCCC North Representative
Academic Senates have the opportunity to promote transparency and inclusion by complying with the Brown Open Meeting Act, as well as a legal obligation to do so. The Brown Act requires local government business to be conducted at open and public meetings, except in certain limited situations. It is based upon state policy that the people must be informed when a government agency takes action on their behalf. This session will provide an introductory overview of the Ralph M. Brown Act with a focus on how to remain in compliance as we prepare for the return to in-person meetings, and consider the impact of the new rules regarding teleconferencing.
Accounting Methods for Credit and Noncredit O
(MR 9&10)
Erik Shearer, Butte College, Vice President of Instruction
Erik Reese, Moorpark College, ASCCC Area C Representative, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
This session will take a deep dive into the mysterious waters of attendance accounting, focusing on the confluence of credit hour calculations, curriculum, course scheduling, and apportionment. We will cover the history and regulations behind attendance accounting, including more recent developments in noncredit and alternative attendance accounting, and discuss how choices in curriculum can affect scheduling and apportionment under the new Student-Centered Funding Formula.
Updates to the PCAH S
(RC D&A)
Madelyn Arballo, Mt. San Antonio College
Amber Gillis, Compton College
Mark Edward Osea, Mendocino College
Omar Torres, College of the Canyons
Join members of the 5C PCAH workgroup to learn more about updates and changes to the 8th Edition of the PCAH. The presentation will also review proposed changes for the 9th Edition as well as the potential future of the PCAH as it potentially evolves into an online document.
Ethnic Studies-CCC Core Competencies I
(RC E&B)
Adrienne C. Brown, Los Angeles Harbor College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Tamara Cheshire, Folsom Lake College
Carlos Guerrero, Los Angeles City College
Susie Ling, Pasadena City College
Thekima Mayasa, San Diego Mesa College
Juliette Parker, San Diego Mesa College
California is leading the way in Ethnic Studies education! Title 5 Regulations recommended by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) delegates were approved by the Board of Governors in July 2021. Since then, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office in collaboration with the ASCCC, the CCC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council along with other practitioner groups have formed an Ethnic Studies Leadership Steering Committee and Taskforce to provide guidance around a timeline for implementation, communication with CSU and UC, professional development, and core competencies. In addition, minimum qualifications for Ethnic Studies core disciplines have been developed, and creation of C-ID courses and Transfer Model Curriculum are underway. Join this session for a deep-dive discussion about the history, progress made, work being done, challenges, what the future may hold for Ethnic Studies education.
Open Educational Resources (OER), Curriculum, and Articulation: Expanding Options and Opportunities C
(RC F&C)
Jennifer Paris, College of the Canyons, ASCCC OERI Area C Lead
Michelle Pilati, ASCCC Open Education Resources Initiative
California’s sizeable investment in zero-textbook-cost (ZTC) degrees and career technical education certificates should be elevating local conversations about OER as colleges plan the spending of the initial $200,000 disbursed to the them and, hopefully, prepare to access funds in future competitive granting phases. What do Curriculum Chairs and Articulation Officers need to know about this work – and what can they do to support it? Join us for an overview of the intersection of OER, ZTC, and curriculum with an emphasis on the important role that local curriculum committees and processes should play as the availability of ZTC pathways is expanded.
Experiential Learning: Work Based Learning & Service Learning. What’s the difference? C
(Ballroom A)
Amy L. Babb, West Hills College Lemoore Stephanie Curry, Reedley College, ASCCC Area A Representative
Students often look to California community colleges for learning opportunities to support career placement and advancement. Work-based learning provides students an opportunity as aspiring employees to explore careers and to turn theory and simulation into practice by gaining on-the-job experience. The hands-on experience gained from work-based learning opportunities, especially when considered in combination with the attainment and application of employment soft skills, is a critical component of career training and preparation. Students completing CTE programs with work-based learning embedded are well-equipped to enter the workforce. Experiential learning expands opportunities for programs beyond career technical education (CTE) to utilize work experience to give students hands-on opportunities in all academic programs, whether career or transfer-oriented. This breakout session will help practitioners differentiate work-based learning and service-learning opportunities for students.
Roundtable/Mixer
(Ballroom B)
Open in-person session opportunity to talk with curriculum enthusiasts and ask your individual questions, share stories, and meet new colleagues.
System Partner/Vendor Breakout | California Virtual Campus
The CVC Exchange: An All-Access Pass for Students
(MR 2&3)
Marina Aminy, Executive Director
The California Virtual Campus (CVC) Exchange increases access to high-quality courses to students throughout the state and in turn, decreases time to completion. Students can register for high-demand or hard-to-find online classes at another California Community College without filling out a separate CCCApply application. They can bundle their financial aid and log in to a combined Canvas dashboard when the class begins. And when it’s done, transcripts are electronically sent back to their local colleges. But did you know that faculty who complete a Peer Online Course Review (POCR) can boost their individual search ranking in the Exchange? All faculty will benefit from this discussion of how the CVC Exchange is an all-access pass that benefits students and also supports program and institutional outcomes.
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. General Session 2
(Exhibit Halls BCD)
CCCCO Curriculum Updates /Training
Patti Blank, Chancellor’s Office
Rosa Estrada, Chancellor’s Office
David Garcia, Chancellor’s Office
Chris Graillat, Chancellor’s Office
Njeri Griffin, Chancellor’s Office
Yvonne Lopez, Chancellor’s Office
This general session will include a California Community College Chancellor’s Office update. It is intended to provide those most involved with the curriculum information on the efforts around legislation and regulations as well as the legal authority and roles of state and local entities as it pertains to curriculum. This session also covers all aspects of the curriculum development submission process for Chancellor’s Office review- including program development standards, submission requirements, approval criteria, supporting documentation, requirements for local and regional approval, and submission categories. Everything you want to know... and more... about Certification Training and Training Local Curriculum Committees will be covered.
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
(Plaza)
Friday, July 14, 2023
8:00 a.m. Registration Desk Opens
(Upper Concourse Foyer
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
(Upper Concourse Foyer/Exhibit Hall BCD)
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Breakout Session 3
An AB 928 Primer: Cal-GETC, ADTs, and STEM, Oh My! C
(MR 7&8)
Cheryl Aschenbach, ASCCC President
Ginni May, Sacramento City College, ASCCC Past President
Beth Steffel, CSU San Bernardino, ASCSU President
AB 928 (Berman, 2021) was signed into law on October 6, 2021. Join this session to discuss the most recent information on the legislative requirements of AB 928 such as the establishment of the singular lower division general education transfer pathway or Cal-GETC, placement of students in an ADT program unless the student opts out, exploration and consideration of STEM ADTs to include up to an additional 6 units, and various other strategies intended to streamline transfer.
Curricular Accreditation Requirements (Catalog, etc) S
(MR 9&10)
Randy Beach, Southwestern College
Kevin Bontenbal, ACCJC Vice President
Robert L. Stewart, Jr., ASCCC Treasurer
Manuel Vélez, ASCCC Vice President
Curriculum is a key component of the accreditation standards, and the relationship between curriculum and accreditation is critical for understanding the accreditation process. In this breakout, explore the interplay of curriculum requirements in relation to the requirements of accreditation and the importance of curriculum specialists, curriculum chairs, articulation officers, and others in the accreditation process.
Trauma Informed Curriculum I
(RC D&A)
Karla Kirk, Fresno City College
LaTonya Parker, Moreno Valley College, ASCCC Secretary
Ty Simpson, San Bernardino Valley College
Join us for an interactive session on trauma-informed teaching and for discussions on how to promote cultural awareness in curriculum while supporting students. Equip yourself with the skills to address issues of micro aggressions and macroaggressions to foster an inclusive culture in the learning environment.
Advanced Noncredit
(RC E&B)
Leticia Barajas, East Los Angeles College
Karen Bautista, North Orange Continuing Education
Maryanne Galindo, Los Angeles Mission College
Kimberley Stiemke, North Orange Continuing Education, ASCCC South Representative
Janet Williams, North Orange Continuing Education
This breakout session will extend beyond the basics and engage the participants in an examination of the ways noncredit delivers on the promise of higher education through distance education, guided pathways, and equity-minded practices. Noncredit funding sources to support programming will also be discussed. Come and discover if noncredit is a good fit for your institution.
Governance and the Curriculum Committee
(RC F&C)
Kelly Fowler, Mt. San Antonio College, Vice President of Instruction
Christopher Howerton, Woodland Community College, ASCCC At-Large Representative
Erik Reese, Moorpark College, ASCCC Area C Representative
California Code of Regulations §55002 requires that the college/district curriculum committee be established by mutual agreement between the administration and academic senate. This session will consist of a primer on the requirements for establishing the curriculum committee, some examples of how colleges have set up their curriculum committees, and a lively discussion about curriculum committee governance: local structures, processes, and possibilities.
Curriculum and the Schedule: Strategic Enrollment Management to Support Student Success O
(Ballroom A)
Sarah Harris, College of Sequoias, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Tram Vo-Kumamoto, Saddleback College, CCCCIO President
Eric Wada, Folsom Lake College, ASCCC North Representative
This session focuses on effective practices and deliberative discussions in strategic enrollment management to support student success and program completion. This breakout will focus on how curriculum impacts the schedule, the data needed to make scheduling decisions, various methods and approaches to scheduling, improving collaboration in building schedules and how to get started or revamp your strategies at your college.
Roundtable/Mixer
(Ballroom B)
Open in-person session opportunity to talk with curriculum enthusiasts and ask your individual questions, share stories, and meet new colleagues.
System Partner/Vendor Breakout | eLumen
(MR 2&3)
Jessica Carroll, Curriculum Analyst, Cabrillo College
Rachel Dwiggins-Beeler, Senior Director of Services and Communication, eLumen
Curricular management software plays a critical role in higher education institutions’ planning, assessment, and student engagement efforts. eLumen supports colleges and universities with these processes with its unique software solution that natively integrates curriculum management and learning outcomes assessment in one platform.
To ensure we continue to meet the needs of higher ed institutions, we work directly with our users through The Connect Consortium (TCC), our approach to community-driven software development. Members of TCC are eLumen users who collaborate with each other and our product development team to identify strategic product improvements. eLumen is a software partner that grows and evolves with you.
In this session, learn more about The Connect Consortium and how it benefits higher ed institutions.
10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 AM to 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 4
Assigning Courses to Disciplines and Considerations for Cross-Listing
(MR 7&8)
Tamara Cheshire, Folsom Lake College
Nili Kirschner, Woodland College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Erik Shearer, Butte College, Vice President of Instruction
Want or need to learn about the principles and practices for effectively assigning courses to disciplines? Curious about cross-listing? The Disciplines List provides the minimum qualifications (established by the ASCCC and the Board of Governors) for all faculty, but placing courses into disciplines can be one of the most confusing tasks that curriculum committees face. And although cross-listing or cross-referencing courses has been a long-standing practice at many colleges, very little formal guidance is available to colleges, and the practice is not always well understood. In this session we will cover definitions and considerations for the practice of cross-listing, as well as options for assigning courses to disciplines, with a focus on impacts for students and articulation.
Parliamentary Procedure C
(MR 9&10)
Eric Narveson, Evergreen Valley College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Erik Reese, Moorpark College, ASCCC Area C Representative
Parliamentary procedure provides guidelines for running effective meetings. For example, Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised aims to facilitate an organization to work out satisfactory solutions to the greatest number of questions in the least amount of time, while still providing folks the opportunity to discuss and share diverse views. Join this interactive session to learn the basics of how to effectively run meetings and practice running and contributing to meetings of deliberative bodies.
Competency Based Education & Credit for Prior Learning
(RC D&A)
Leticia Barajas, East Los Angeles College
Randy Beach, Southwestern College
Stephanie Curry, Reedley College, ASCCC Area A Representative
Sigrid Williams, Norco College
Career technical education (CTE) has been given a boost by legislation and funding to close both the skills and employment gaps anticipated in California’s future. While classroom instruction is a critical component of programs that prepare students for the general and job-specific demands of occupations, work-based learning through credit and noncredit work experience education, apprenticeships and competency-based education (CBE) are equally critical. Join this session to learn about proposed legislative updates and how your college may provide students an opportunity to be well-equipped to enter the workforce as aspiring employees by gaining on-the job experience through both credit and noncredit work-based learning and learning through direct assessment of mastery.
Articulation Adventure Ahead: Supporting Effective Transfer for Our Students
(RC E&B)
Christopher Howerton, Woodland College, ASCCC At-Large Representative
Mark Edward Osea, Mendocino College
As curriculum leaders and advocates we are often asked to be the cruise director helping our faculty navigate the high seas of articulation. Facing various scenarios requires different approaches that could ultimately affect the curriculum journey and final destination. We will discuss best practices for navigating curriculum development and articulation, the lessons learned, and what we can anticipate with the implementation of new legislation. Come aboard (we’re expecting you) as we support students in their own educational adventure!
Planning for Student Success: Guided Pathways, Strategic Planning, and the Curriculum Committee
(RC F&C)
Sarah Harris, College of Sequoias, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Jeffrey Hernandez, East Los Angeles College
By clarifying the path, helping students to find the path, supporting students to stay on the path, and ensuring student learning, the Guided Pathways framework serves as a guide to institutional redesign with equity and the student experience at the core. Colleges are situated to institutionalize their Guided Pathways frameworks by integrating the guided pathways elements into existing and redefined college structures. Our curriculum committees and academic senates have a central role in leading this next stage of institutional redesign. Join this session to learn and discuss what a Guided Pathways integration looks like across different colleges and how your curriculum committee can play a central role.
CCCCO COCI Q & A Listening Session S
(Ballroom A)
David Garcia, Chancellor’s Office
LaTonya Parker, Moreno Valley College, ASCCC Secretary
Rachel Stamm, CCC Technology Center
The Chancellor’s Office and Butte Technology Center will present to discuss system updates and common COCI (Chancellor’s Office Curriculum Inventory System) submission concerns and how to avoid errors.
Roundtable/Mixer
(Ballroom B)
Open in-person session opportunity to talk with curriculum enthusiasts and ask your individual questions, share stories, and meet new colleagues.
System Partner/Vendor Breakout | CourseLeaf
Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Curriculum: Leveraging Software for Inclusivity
(MR 2&3)
Craig Canfield, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Director
There is a demand for a new kind of curriculum—a curriculum that promotes success for all students, regardless of their identities, experiences, and circumstances. Research shows that students succeed when the right resources are available to them and when they are able to see themselves in the classroom, through the curriculum and amongst the faculty. As national, state, and higher education leaders begin to recognize this, an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has rightly risen as a priority for colleges and universities. This session explores how DEI can be integrated into the curriculum by leveraging curricular management software and introduces CourseLeaf’s new Inclusive Curriculum Tool
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Lunch
(Exhibit Hall BCD)
12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. General Session 3
(Exhibit Hall BCD)
General Education: AB928 Cal-GETC, CCC GE, and CCC Baccalaureate GE (Regulatory Changes)
Ginni May, Sacramento City College, ASCCC Past President
LaTonya Parker, Moreno Valley College, ASCCC Secretary
Erik Shearer, Butte College, Vice President of Instruction
The requirement by AB 928 (Berman, 2021) for a singular lower division general education pathway for transfer to both UC and CSU has amplified faculty, student, and the public’s voices relative to streamlining transfer pathways and general education. The new Ethnic Studies requirements for transfer (CSU General Education Area F/UC Area 7) and legislative mandates for a single standard California General Education (GE) Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC), have made GE a hot topic on our campuses. Come learn updated information regarding faculty roles in General Education (GE), regulatory changes and how Academic Senates and Curriculum Committees should be involved in the process given that curriculum and degree requirements are key components of the 10+1.
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Snack Break (*Sponsored by curriQunet*)
(Upper Concourse Foyer)
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PM General Session 4
(Exhibit Hall BCD)
Student Panel-GE and Student Perspectives
Casey Chang, VPC, SSCCC
Rousselle Douge, Chaffey College, SSCCC
Marco Martinez, Bakersfield College, SSCCC
LaTonya Parker, Moreno Valley College, ASCCC Secretary
Get practical insights into developing student-centered general education program/patterns based on learnings from Student Senate leaders from California community colleges. Come hear how to re-envision general education curriculum to align with other institutional programming, as an effort to improve student outcomes and support skills development relevant to students’ needs.
Saturday, July 15, 2023
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
(Upper Concourse Foyer/Exhibit Hall BCD)
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Breakout Session 5
Distance Education in the COR C
(MR 7&8)
Amber Gillis, Compton College
Eric Narveson, Evergreen Valley College, ASCCC Curriculum Committee
Janet Williams, North Orange Continuing Education
Distance Education is a method of teaching a particular course, and as such should be listed in the Course Outline of Record. With today’s popularity and wide variety of modalities for DE, the COR should have a DE addendum. This session will cover the relationship between your Curriculum Committee and your Distance Education committee. Which committee has which responsibilities and how should a DE addendum appear? Join this session and discover some examples of DE forms and the DE/Curriculum relationship.
Addressing Curricular and Practical Questions of CCC Baccalaureate Degrees to Bridge the Gap and Deliver on the Promise of Higher Education
(MR 9&10)
Dolores Davison, Foothill College, ASCCC Past President
Kelly Fowler, Mt. San Antonio College, Vice President of Instruction
Shelly Hess, San Diego Community College District
Elizabeth Ramirez, Rio Hondo College
Ty Simpson, San Bernardino Valley College
Explore how California community college baccalaureate degrees can be a vehicle for closing the racial equity gap in bachelor’s degree attainment. Join us as we discuss continuing and emerging topics including program approval; duplication; lower and upper division general education; legislation; and the possibility of shared curriculum. We will share insights into how to design programs to meet the needs of a diverse student body, and how to ensure they provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
Leveraging Curriculum Processes to Improve the Student Experience I
(RC D&A)
Sharon Awad, Chaffey College
Angela Burk-Herrick, Chaffey College
Join this session discussion to learn how to use curriculum processes to drive DEIA into CORs, employability skills, Zero Cost Textbooks/Low Cost Resources, and Academic Maps and Curriculum Tracks on the student services side.
Equitable Placement (AB705/1705) I
(RC E&B)
Ginni May, Sacramento City College, ASCCC Past President
Erik Reese, Moorpark College, ASCCC Area C Representative
Guiding students with placement and enrollment into the right classes is key to student success as students begin their college experience. Join this session to explore the new requirements resulting from AB 1705 (Irwin, 2022) as determined by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office guidelines along with the findings discussed in the recent ASCCC paper on Equitable Placement. Together presenters and attendees will share successes, discuss solutions to challenges, and strategize innovations to optimize student success with a laser focus on closing equity gaps in throughput, student success, retention, persistence, and more.
State Updates to CTE Plans and Programs C
(RC F&C)
Stephanie Curry, ASCCC Area A Representative
Sandra Sanchez, Chancellor’s Office, Interim Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development
At its meeting in May 2023, the Board of Governors was presented the California State Plan for Career and Technical Education. Collaboration across K-14 segments will be critical for implementation of the plan. Join presenters for an overview of the plan, discussion about how current Strong Workforce and K-14 pathways programs can be leveraged to meet industry and student needs, and discussion about the opportunities for innovation intended by the plan. Presenters will also provide updates on current legislative efforts to improve the Strong Workforce Program.
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. General Session 5
(Exhibit Hall BCD)
More of the 411 on AB 1111 aka Common Course Numbering
Cheryl Aschenbach, ASCCC President, AB 1111 Common Course Numbering Task Force
Ginni May, ASCCC Past President, AB 1111 Common Course Numbering Task Force Co-Chair
Tiffany Tran, Irvine Valley College, AB 1111 Common Course Numbering Task Force
In fall 2022, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office in partnership with the ASCCC and the CIO Leadership pulled together a task force to begin forming recommendations for implementing AB 1111 (Berman, 2021). Join this session for a candid conversation with the CCN Task Force leadership and members about lessons learned, progress made, and next steps for system-wide adoption of a Common Course Numbering system by July 1, 2024.