Publications

This publication was commissioned by the California Community Colleges System Office to identify effective practices in basic skills programs. The Center for Student Success (CSS), which is affiliated with the Research and Planning (RP) Group for California Community Colleges, was selected to conduct the study. 

Please use the following language when referencing this document:
Center for Student Success. (2007, February). Basic Skills as a Foundation for Success in California Community Colleges. Sacramento, CA: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Retrieved < put in date here>, from http://www.cccbsi.org/publications

This brochure represents a synthesis of the findings in Basic Skills as a Foundation for Student Success in the California Community Colleges. The entire publication can be found here.

This publication provides a comprehensive road map for improving student access and success. The Plan addresses the major demographic, economic and educational challenges that California will face over the coming decades. It presents clear system goals, specific strategies and implementation measures, as well as methods for assessing implementation and ensuring the Plan’s ongoing renewal. Developed through consultation with the College’s educational leaders and external partners.
 

A four page summary of the project and its goals.
 

Action and Expenditure plan templates that each college must submit upon completion of the self assessment of its instructional activities and support services for ESL/basic skills students, utilizing the assessment tool developed.
Action Plans are to be completed based on the colleges’ self assessment of their practices designed to serve ESL/basic skills students. 

The Powerpoint Slideshow used at BSI Regional Meetings.

This spreadsheet  provides a templated breakdown of sample programs costs.

 

Powerpoint Slideshow giving background on the cost-revenue model as well as screen shots and general instructions on how to use it.