Download - MSJC Chairs Academy
September 29, 2006
Purpose of AcademyPurpose of Academy1. Determine instructional viewpoint
on issues which then will go through appropriate process
2. Discuss and debate issues, alter the way we do things
3. Codify instructional practices and processes
4. Training on specific issues5. Increase communication
Instructional Philosophy
Instructional Philosophy Transformation Leadership – We are all
leaders “Leaders search for opportunities to
change the status quo. They look for innovative ways to improve the
organization”
Lead at its root means “go, travel, guide” as opposed to Manage which at its root means “hand” –
handling things
StyleStyle catalyst of change not controller of
change decisions “on the table” not side deals process-oriented decisions are student-focused power of chocolate (dark) systems thinker
When Do We Meet?? When Do We Meet??
Once a month? Friday afternoons? Lunch?
Agenda for the YearAgenda for the Year
Together, let’s identify issues we want to cover for the
academic year1. Reassigned time for all instructional
assignments » recommendation for bargaining table» Create fair, equitable, local economy
2. Creation of “Stupid List” Propose solutions to stupid list Create teams that work on problems
and bring them back to the group for discussion
3. Integration of our practices such as Program Review and SLOs
Program ReviewOperations
Program ReviewStudent Services
Hiring
Budget
MasterPlan
Facilities
Equipment/supplies
Technology
Program ReviewInstruction
SLOs
Institutional Effectiveness ModelInstitutional Effectiveness Model
Create a Calendar & Timelines to Accompany
Model
Create a Calendar & Timelines to Accompany
ModelWhen does what get done and what
group does it go to ??
Decision Support System
Decision Support System
https://admin.sdccd.net/sdccd/login.cfm?appid=aemsThis gives us tools to make
decisions: Before the schedule goes to bed For hiring processes For program review, etc. That integrate our processes That automatically download into
our processes
More Agenda ItemsMore Agenda Items
4. Budgeting5. Scheduling Practices6. FTES Growth7. Chair Duties
And Even More . . .And Even More . . .
Chair Manual including codified processes for hiring, budget development, scheduling, etc.
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Mt. San Jacinto College
Department Chair
Manual
Issues You Want to Address
and Training Sessions You
Look Forward to
Issues You Want to Address
and Training Sessions You
Look Forward to