Watch this space for the latest information regarding the Student Success Task Force (SB 1143) as well as other vital information in current discussion

Start here:

• September 2011 - Memo from State Chancellor's Office Sharing Recommendations by the Student Success Task Force (SB 1143)

After this memo came out, feedback was only accepted online, and it was unclear how the feedback would be used. 

• October 2011 - Adopted Resolutions from the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges Fall 2011 Plenary Session
  
  
• November 2, 2011 - Summary of online feedback from colleges statewide, collected by State Chancellor's Office
  
  
• November 7, 2011 - FACCC response to State Chancellor and SSTF Recommendations
  
  
• November 14, 2011 - Commentary by ASCCC President on developments from the SSTF (including removals of some recommendations)
  
  
• November 17, 2011 - Media Statement from State Chancellor's Office responding to feedback and addressing latest developments
  
  

• December 2, 2011 - Latest iteration of the SSTF recommendations which was distributed to SSTF and Board of Governors members. This was prompted by the Board of Governors scheduled discussion of the recommendations that was held 12/1/11 at a special meeting in San Diego. Questions or concerns should be posted at the 1143 discussion board at http://www.asccc.org/1143
  
  
• December 6, 2011 - Response from Michele Pilati, AS President, addressing the updated recommendations of December 2 by the SSTF.
  
  
• January 9, 2012 - Final recommendations by the SSTF.
   
• January 11, 2012 - SMCCD BOT study session on the SSTF recommendations shows that the SMCCD BOT has concerns over the SSTF recommendations.  Excerpt from Chancellor Galatolo's all-district email detailing the BOT's response.

For more information, please visit this link to the State Academic Senate's SB 1143 page

Other useful information:

• Executive Committee Resolutions for Fall 2011 Plenary: This list is prior to adoption (see adopted resolutions above). 
  
  
• Mission for California Community Colleges (Ed Code):  This will be reviewed in 2012.
  
  
• Recommendations Regarding Repeatability:This goes into effect Spring 2012.
  
  
• Research Pertinent to Increasing Numbers of Full-time Faculty:  This is information that should be used in our Program Review and FTEF Request processes.

• State Academic Senate article, "Articulation for Non-experts" offers good explanation of SB 1440.

• State Academic Senate web site: www.asccc.org

The source for all policy and position papers written by the State Academic Senate.  Information about institutes and conferences.

• Budget Advocacy Center: www.ccleague.net

All budget, all the time.

• State Chancellor’s Office: www.cccco.edu

Go here to access Data Mart, info on the Task Force for Student Success, and legislative changes.

• California Department of Education: www.cde.ca.gov

This is an excellent tool for gathering data and learning about new regulations and their impact.

• Official California legislative information: www.leginfo.ca.gov

Use this link to search items in Title V and the Education Code.  Community Colleges are covered under Title V, Division 6 of the CA Education Code.

Skyline College Information

• Meyer Award Nomination Form

For Governing Council members:

• Academic Senate Sharepoint site