Presentation by

Dr. Rita M. Cepeda, Chancellor

Professional Development Day

All District

January 25, 2013

Building Community for

Student Success

Accreditation Standard II.A.3.C

Student Learning Programs and Services

“A recognition of what it means to be an ethical human

being and effective citizen: qualities include an

appreciation of ethical principles, civility and

interpersonal skills; respect for cultural diversity;

historical and aesthetic sensitivity; and the willingness to

assume civic, political, and social responsibilities locally,

nationally, and globally.”

Board of Trustees

• 2012-2013 Annual Performance Goals for the Chancellor

Strategic Planning

Culture

1. Develop a philosophy and vision statement of culture and civility for the District including Board-Chancellor relationship. Include a plan, and timeline for training.

2. Work to develop and support a strong cabinet to develop the region’s leading

educational institution.

Resources

Bond

Workshops, dialogues, and training opportunities

on the topic of Civility at:

July Retreat for Constituency Groups’ Representatives

Chancellor’s Executive Team

District Council Meetings

MSCC Retreat

Civility Task Force Meetings

Faculty

Classified

Students

Administration

Forming the Task Force

Rita Cepeda (Chair) Celia Cruz Elaine Burns Victor Garza Sue Hager Sam Ho David Lo Eileen Luna Clem Lundie Barbara Kavalier Joseph King Cam Martian Lauren McKee Jan Tomisaka Eric Nguyen Merylee Shelton Shawn Sieu-Nguyen Ingrid Thompson Judy Rookstool (Consultant) Charles Stevens Ruth Villasenor Alex Ward

Formulate a

civility statement

Select, modify, and prioritize recommendations for action

to promote civility within the district

Delineate related tasks and implementation

Set work plan, timelines and means of reporting

in the areas of civility recommendations

mentor program

“best campus

practices”

student welcome

student

involvement

Service Learning

statement of civility

climate survey

electronic site

workshop per

academic year

Contribution

recognition

District publications

district professional

organizations

statement on

standards /

expectations

Signs defining

respect and civility

public spaces

public meeting

spaces

course syllabi

possible statements

resources to

faculty

web-based

instructional service

site

training

Civility

Respect

Kindness

1. Conduct Climate Survey- Priority 3

2. Develop/provide an electronic site for collection of

civility-related material- Priority 3

3. Sponsor one workshop per academic year for staff, and possibly for others in the community, on civility and civil discourse - Priority 2

4. Recognize contributions by staff and students to the

campus and community- Priority 2

C. Publications - Priority 1

Review District publications for appropriate insertion of

language that encourages civility.

D. Faculty and Staff - Priority ½

1. mentor program - Priority 1

2. training

3. recognize topic of civility and support program recommendations- Priority 1

4. “best campus practices” - Priority 2/3

E. Instruction – Priority 2/3

Suggest statements to include in course syllabi

delineating expectations of civility, mutual respect, and

civil conduct in the classroom to post on civility

instructional eportfolio.

F. Student Affairs – Priority 1

Encourage student involvement

G. Public Space

posting signs and art

increase public meeting space

Group Discussion on Civility

A. The Ideal State of Civility

B. Challenges

C. Opportunities

D. Individual Commitment

Building Community for Student Success