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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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