Notes - Approved

Meeting Notes

Nicole Porter
Angela Milano
Melanie Ortega
BJ Snowden
Hannah Blodgett
Narinedat Madramootoo
Mikhail Drobot
Eliza Arata
Francisco Chima Sanchez
Marianne Harris
Brian Knirk
Laketa Johnson
Daniel Alexander
Caroline Prieto
Caterina Falli
Tera Reynolds
Arthur Jenkins
Anthony Carter
Kim Herrell
Brenda Valles
Liz Geisser
Dianne Cervantez
Maria Elena Pulido-Sepulveda
Soraya Amin
Catherine Murillo

NAME OF COUNCIL/TEAM: Student Success Council
OBJECTIVE OF MEETING:
DATE OF MEETING: 04/16/2024
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: Dianne Cervantez, , Liz Geisser, Sharon Gott, Marianne Harris, Kim Herrell, Arthur Jenkins, Allyson Joye, Frank Kobayashi, Nicole Porter, Caroline Prieto, Tera Reynolds, BJ Snowden, Nimo Ali, Anthony Carter, Justin Tseng,
INVITED GUEST(S): Matthew Mitchell; Amy Gaudard; Michelle Brock; Patrick Hoggan; Corinne Arrieta
SUPPORTING RESOURCES (ITEMS READ IN PREPARATION FOR AND/OR BROUGHT TO MEETING):
Attached Files:
Draft Charter - AI Resource Panel
AB 1705 Math Presentation PPT
 
UPDATES AND BRIEF REPORTS:
Topic Person(s) Responsible Notes
Welcome 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
Math AB 1705 - Update (2pm) Matthew Mitchell; Amy Gaudard; Michelle Brock - STEM preparatory courses were introduced to support students with a weaker foundation in algebra.
- Calculus courses encompass various scientific disciplines.
- Pathways are available in Business, Biology, Medicine, and STEM fields.
- Students are categorized into "High" and "Low" groups based on their GPA.
- Low groups consist of students with GPAs of 2.6 and below.
- Legislative requirements outline three conditions necessary to justify the implementation of a Prep STEM class.
- The CCCCO interpretation emphasizes the importance of student readiness.
- There are four options for ARC to consider for Fall 2025.

Due to time constraints, presenters will return to the May 7 SSC meeting to continue the conversation.
ESL AB 1705 - Update (2:30pm) Patrick Hoggan; Corinne Arrieta - Courses have been rebranded as ESL (English as a Second Language).
- Entry-level classes have undergone a transformation.

Due to time constraints, presenters will return to the May 7 SSC meeting to continue the conversation.
Draft Charter - AI Resource Panel (1st Read) All members have been granted access as commenters, so please post any questions, suggestions, etc. you have to the doc. Doug Herndon - Initial discussions on phase one implementation.
- Educating both students and faculty on ethical AI usage and establishing protocols to address misuse.
- Implementation of academic integrity policies to combat dishonesty.
- Deliberations on an AI Charter, aiming to provide student resources for understanding AI. Targeting completion by Fall 2024.
Draft Charter - AI Resource Panel (2nd Read) All members have been granted access as commenters, so please post any questions, suggestions, etc. you have to the doc. Doug Herndon
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION:
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OTHER INFORMATION: Upcoming PD: What’s It Like Teaching a STEM Learning Community Class? Wed., Apr. 17, 10:00 to 11:30 am & Fri., Apr 19 , 12pm - 1:30pm American River College Budget Overview Wed., Apr 17, 1:00 to 2:00 pm Interfaith Literacy Series, Session 1A: Overcoming Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Public Higher Education Thu, Apr 18 and Apr 25, 1:30 to 3:00 pm Undocu-Knowledge Series, Spring 2024: Knowledge is Power. Work Opportunities for Undocumented Students Wed, Apr 24, 1:00 to 2:00 pm Black Student Success Week - CCCCO webinars broadcast weekly Mon., Apr 22 - Apr 26 Black Student Success Week - Campus Discussion and Celebration Thu, Apr 25. Webinar: 12:00-1:00pm; Debrief: 1:00-2:00pm; Celebration of Black Student Success: 2:00-3:00pm Flex/PD Schedule: https://inside.arc.losrios.edu/collegewide/center-for-teaching-and-learning/flex-/-pd-schedule