1. Reading, Writing, Learning: Cindy Hicks Chabot College Title 3 Basic Skills Coordinator, 1993-94 Former WRAC Center Coordinator, 1999-2002 Learning Connection Project Development Coordinator, 2005-now From the WRITING AND READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM CENTER to the LEARNING CONNECTION
2. Integrating Writing and Reading Come gather ‘round the fire to hear stories from long ago. In 1993-1994, three events converged at Chabot College: 1. We received a $5 million Title 3 grant to address, in part, basic skills in English, ESL, and Math. Our Student Services area was funded to create a Tutorial Center. 2. The College converted from quarters to semesters, so curriculum had to be adjusted. 3. We had recently hired many new tenure-track English instructors.
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8. The English Reading and Writing Core Curriculum Today English 101A: Reading, Reasoning, Writing I English 7: Critical Thinking & Writing--AC English 4: Critical Thinking & Writing--Literature English 101B: Reading, Reasoning, Writing II English 102: Reading, Reasoning, Writing--Accelerated English 1A: Critical Reading and Composition, followed by or or
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14. From WRAC to the Learning Connection What is the Learning Connection? In brief, it is a cross-curricular, learning support collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. The Learning Connection strives to be innovative, collaborative, creative, efficient, and need and data driven as it pursues resources and opportunities to support teaching and learning. More specifically, the Learning Connection is made up of the learning support programs offered through Academic Services, including: Tutorials, the WRAC Center, the Math Lab, the Language Center (ESL), ChabotLink peer advising, and a burgeoning Center for Teaching and Learning. Two additional centers are being developed: The Communications Center and a World Language Center. In addition, two programs are being successfully piloted at the present time: Peer Led Team Learning (two chemistry classes and one math class) and the Learning Assistant program.
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23. Three Foundations Coordinated Learning Connection BUDGET CENTRAL SPACE Learning Support, Center for Teaching and Learning Dedicated ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Learning Connection Learning Support & CTL, Library— Provide leadership to the campus community to plan, supervise, and evaluate all programs and services in the area for effectiveness, efficiency, and student success; Provide leadership on behalf of faculty for professional development…
24. Applause for us all as we continue our efforts to strengthen our students’ foundations for success. Thank you!
