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Meeting Notes

NAME OF COUNCIL/TEAM: Student Success Council
OBJECTIVE OF MEETING:
DATE OF MEETING: 04/02/2024 TIME: 1:00pm		LOCATION/ROOM #: https://lrccd.zoom.us/j/89532800273 CALL-IN NUMBER:1-669-900-6833 CALL-IN CODE: 895 3280 0273 (Meeting ID)
FACILITATOR(S): Frank Kobayashi & Marianne Harris
ASSISTANT: Melanie Ortega
MEMBERS PRESENT:
INVITED GUEST(S):
SUPPORTING RESOURCES (ITEMS READ IN PREPARATION FOR AND/OR BROUGHT TO MEETING):
Attached Files: CDC Guest Reader Sign Up CTL Flex/PD Calendar
UPDATES AND BRIEF REPORTS:
Topic	Person(s) Responsible	Notes
Welcome and Check-in	Frank Kobayashi

ACTION ITEMS:
Question	Person(s) Responsible	Notes and Decision(s)	Next Steps
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Question	Person(s) Responsible	Notes and Next Steps
AB1705 - English Department will provide an update on the implementation of AB1705 and its impact on students.	Melissa Diaz, Aaron Bradford, Carina Hoffpauir	• AB705 implemented in 2018, eliminating basic skills; subsequent establishment of measures to ensure students' enrollment and success across all classes. • Addressing issues of students falling through the cracks. • Utilization of data post AB705 implementation to enact enrollment-related adjustments. • Significant improvement observed as students could enroll in all four classes, leading to enhanced performance. • Objective to decrease caps within the district. • Increased advertising necessary to promote these modifications. • Implementation of open/free support for Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) assistance. • Plan to broaden peer support for Instructional Assistants (IAs). • Introduction of WAC open hours in Learning Resource Center (LRC). • Proposal to embed IAs currently working in WAC/RAD; two IAs to dedicate one session per week during the 94 portion of classes to support groups and students. • Initiation of a 5-year research project to evaluate student success pre and post AB705 changes.
Child Development Center (CDC) - CDC Supervisor Chery Watt will respond to questions generated during SSC's March 19 meeting and will share additional information about the CDC.	Cheryl Watt	• Serve children from 6 months to 5 years old. • Facility comprises 6 classrooms. • Staffing includes 10 full-time classified members dedicated to the program. • Application process entails comprehensive requirements. • Support provided primarily to faculty for the benefit of students, but also for employees. • Services encompass class hours, study time, and considerations for working members. • Presently catering to 80 children. • Eligibility extends to both online and in-person attendees. • Multilingual support offered to assist diverse families.
Bias Response Team - Update	BJ Snowden	• Initiative focused on campus-wide education regarding bias awareness. • Advisory role to the college president in formulating responses and fostering awareness. • Facilitation of timely support and collection of pertinent data. • Objective: Mitigate bias impact on both students and employees. • Previous meeting held in February; next meeting scheduled for April 22, with plans to include a classified member. • Commitment to ensuring full representation within the committee.
Bias Response Team - Update (pending)	BJ Snowden
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION:
Topic		Contact Person
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OTHER INFORMATION: Upcoming CTL Flex/PD Events: April 2, 12pm - 1:30pm Office Stretch 2024: Building Adaptability in the Body and Mind April 4, 1:30pm - 3:00pm Interfaith Literacy Series: Overcoming Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Public Higher Education (Session 1A). April 5, 10am - 12pm Let's Play with AI Accessing/Using Data in Equity Work as Instructors at ARC April 5, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Notes - Approved

Meeting Notes