Learning TogetherPhoenix College’s Journey of Transformation

Becoming a Learning College: Milestones in the JourneyDr. Anna SolleyPresident

Key Communications President’s Messaging

Fall and Spring Convocations

Graduation Speeches

Written Communications

Employee Celebrations

Community and Advisory Council Presentations

Convocations 1/08 – Keeping Students

at the Table 8/08 - The Power of One 8/09 – A Salute to

Service 1/10 – Phoenix Learning

College: The Next 90 Years, O’Banion Presentation

8/11 – Learning to Make a Difference

1/12 – Stewards of the Future: Investing in Student Success

2009 - 10 Focus Create an organizational structure for a

learning college committee Increase awareness of learning-

centeredness and the learning college basic principles

Provide open forums to explore ways learning college principles could be applied at PC to promote learning and success

2010 – 11 Focus Consultation with Dr. Terry O’Banion to

devise next steps Administered Learning College Survey

to gather input from multiple campus groups

9-Block Planning Model implemented to prioritize input from various surveys and forums

PC Learning Principles concept developed

3-Tier Learning College Plan drafted

2011 - 12 Focus Learning College Plan revised and adopted Learning Principles defined

Responsibility Collaboration Communication Evaluation

Collaboration with Strategic Planning, Assessment, and other campus initiatives to put learning at the center

Additional Learning College communication tools developed

Creating a Learning-Centered CultureMs. Yira BrimageVice President, Student Affairs

Tools to Shape the Culture Forums, Workshops Road Shows Surveys Learning Loops Prezi Presentation Bookmarks Thank you Notes Syllabus Template

Developing Learning College Priorities, Principles and PlanUsing a 9-Block ModelDr. Casandra KakarVice President, Academic Affairs

Nine-Block Model Interactive facilitation technique Encourages participants to focus and prioritize

when choosing among multiple actions Method to compare alternatives in relation to

two common factors Provides rationale to support decision-making Assists in identifying two or three alternatives

that rise to the top in relation to selected criteria Helps team focus on the contribution of a

priority or strategy more objectively

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Activity Questions How can we assist our students in

reaching their educational goals? How can we prepare students for jobs

that are emerging or do not exist yet? How can we provide students access to

civic, political and global learning opportunities?

How can we eliminate achievement gaps across various demographic categories?

Encouraging Participation in Open DialogueMs. Julie StiakProgram Director, Residential Faculty

Participation Begins with Research and Preparation 21st Century Maricopa Student Initiatives

identified Student Success Factors PC student success factors data reviewed

Phoenix College team researched Learning College philosophies, practices, and outcomes Explored practical ways to implement at PC

ALL involved in workshops and presentations about learning college principles Appreciative inquiry approach

Keep It Simple!Fundamental Questions Consensus to always base decisions on

the simple premise:

How does this impact student learning and success?

How do we know?

Guiding Principles Integrated approach to commit to

learning principles Responsibility Collaboration Communication Evaluation

Learning principles became the values that govern interactions with students, the communities we serve, and each other

Next StepsDr. Sharon HalfordDean, Industry and Public Service

Future Directions Continue to strengthen linkages to other

College planning and assessment efforts Clearly connect the Learning College to the

Completion Agenda Recruit and hire learning-centered faculty

and staff Support new and continuing faculty and staff

in becoming increasingly learning-centered Bring the 4 Principles posters to life