2015 Fall Plenary Session

Event Dates
Deadline to Register/Application Deadline

The Fall Plenary session will take place on November 5-7, 2015 at The Irvine Marriott Hotel. Early registration is open now through October 12, 2015. 

The ASCCC Fall 2015 Plenary Session will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Irvine from November 5-7, 2015. Please see the registration link for detailed registration information. This Fall Session's theme is “Converging Inspiration, Innovation, and Action.” The preliminary program will be posted in the third week of September on the website.  We hope that all local faculty leaders will plan to join us in Irvine.

Registration

Fall Plenary is close to capacity.  If you are interested in attending please contact events@asccc.org.

Please make sure and see the Hotel and Travel Link for information on hotel reservations.

Registration for the conference is separate from registration for a hotel room!

Early Registration Deadline: October 12, 2015

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Full Session Fee: $425

Late Full Session Fees for payment received after October 12, 2015 $475 

The cost includes breakfast and lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, evening reception on Thursday, session packet, and materials.

Saturday Only Fee: $245  

The cost includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, session packet, and materials.

Payment in full is required prior to attending the event. Attendees that registered before October 12th must pay before October 12th in order to secure the early registration rate. Call our office at (916) 445-4753 with questions. 

CANCELLATIONS

The cancellation deadline for a full refund is October 12, 2015. Please review the Senate Cancellation Policy here. Any request for refunds received after October 12, 2015 will be reviewed by the Executive Director.  All cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee.

Call Edie Martinelli, Event Planner, at (916) 445-4753 x 102 with any payment questions. 

Hotel & Travel

LOCATION
Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92612-1004
 
HOTEL AND ROOM RESERVATIONS

We have sold out of the room block at the Irvine Marriott.  While they may still have rooms available, it would be at their premium rates.

Please see the list of alternative options below.

 

OVERFLOW HOTELS

Our room block at the Irive Marriott is close to selling out! Below is a list of nearby hotels. Please note that a room block has not been established at the listed hotels.

Embassy Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport (0.7 miles from The Irvine Marriott Hotel)

The Courtyard Irvine Spectrum Hotel (1.2 miles from The Irvine Marriott Hotel)

The Residence Inn Irvine John Wayne Airport-Orange County Hotel (1.3 miles from The Irvine Marriott Hotel)

 

TRANSPORTATION AND DIRECTIONS

The Irvine, CA Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of Orange County and just minutes from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Guests can take advantage of world-class indoor and outdoor shopping at nearby Irvine Spectrum, South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island. 

There are three airports close to the Irvine Marriott - John Wayne, Long Beach and LAX. For those flying into John Wayne Airport-Orange County, the Marriott's complimentary shuttle service will bring you to the Marriott door within minutes. Click here to view transportation options and driving directions to the Irvine Marriott.
 

Presentation Materials

Title Breakout Time
And the Beat Goes On: Effective Practices for Meeting the 2014 ACCJC Accreditation Standards
Are You Discussing Noncredit on Your Campus? You Should Be
ASCCC Cultural Competency and Advocacy Plan Update
ASCCC Resources to Support your Local Senate
Board Policies and Academic Senates
Counselors, Paraprofessionals, and Advisors: Identifying Their Roles, and Determining the Differences
Dual Enrollment: Creating Pathways and Removing Roadblocks
Education Planning Initiative (EPI) Portal, Early Alert, and Ed planning Tools
Empowering Part Time Faculty
Evolution of C-ID, Transfer Degrees, and Model Curriculum
Foundation Presentation
From Cow to How: New Approaches to Budget Allocation Restrictions
Give Your Curriculum Process a Tune-Up: Making Curriculum Processes Effective and Efficient
Goal Setting, Data Access, Professional Development, and Technical Assistance—Update on Institutional Effectiveness
Hey Bill! Now You are a Law!—Legislation and Advocacy Update
Hot Topics in Online Education: Accreditation Standards, the Online Education Initiative, Accessibility, and More
LGBT Campus Climate Survey to Action
Minimum Qualifications
New Attendee Orientation - Pointers for Faculty
New Avenues for Professional Development
State of the Senate
Statewide Curriculum Hot Topics: A Chancellor’s Office Update
The $62M Question: Managing the Demands of the Faculty Hiring Boom
The California Community College Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Update and Overview
The California Community College Baccalaureate Degree Task Force Recommendations and Resolution Review
The Chancellor’s Office Task Force on Accreditation Report
The Changing World of Assessment and Placement
They Showed Us the Money, Now Give Them the (Non) Credit: Effectively Implementing CDCP Noncredit
UC Transfer Pathways, ADTs, and Articulation: What are They and How Do We Advise our Students?
What is the Standard for Baccalaureate Level Quantitative Reasoning? Starting the Intersegmental Conversation
What is the Standard for Baccalaureate Level Quantitative Reasoning? Starting the Intersegmental Conversation
What’s Next for the Strong Workforce Task Force? Implementation!
What’s Next for the Strong Workforce Task Force? Implementation!

Resources

Elections Materials

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Program

Thursday, November 5
Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7

Thursday, November 5, 2015

7:30 a.m. Registration/Delegate Sign In/Continental Breakfast
Grand Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m. Delegates Information Session
A & B1

8:00 a.m. Candidate Orientation
B2 & C

8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. FIRST GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom Salon D

Welcome – David Morse, President
Adoption of the Procedures – Julie Bruno, Vice President
Panel Discussion:  The CCCCO’s Task Force on Accreditation Report

9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break

10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. FIRST BREAKOUT SESSION

  1. New Attendee Orientation - Pointers for Faculty
  2. The Chancellor’s Office Task Force on Accreditation Report
  3. Dual Enrollment: Creating Pathways and Removing Roadblocks 
  4. What is the Standard for Baccalaureate Level Quantitative Reasoning? Starting the Intersegmental Conversation  
  5. ASCCC Cultural Competency and Advocacy Plan Update 
  6. From Cow to How: New Approaches to Budget Allocation Restrictions 

11:20 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. SECOND BREAKOUT SESSION

  1. Hot Topics in Online Education: Accreditation Standards, the Online Education Initiative, Accessibility, and More 
  2. Minimum Qualifications 
  3. The Changing World of Assessment and Placement
  4. Education Planning Initiative (EPI) Portal, Early Alert, and Ed planning Tools 
  5. LGBT Campus Climate Survey to Action 
  6. The $62M Question: Managing the Demands of the Faculty Hiring Boom 

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  SECOND GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom Salon D

Lunch

Election Nominations, Dan Crump

Foundation Presentation, Ginni May

Resolution Presentations – Michelle Grimes-Hillman

Panel Discussion: Diversifying Our Faculty: From Conversation to Action

2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. THIRD BREAKOUT SESSION

  1. UC Transfer Pathways, ADTs, and Articulation:  What are they and How do we advise our Students? 
  2. Board Policies and the Academic Senates
  3. They Showed Us the Money, Now Give Them the (Non)Credit: Effectively Implementing CDCP Noncredit 
  4. The California Community College Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Update and Overview
  5. Diversity Hiring: Outreach, Campus Climate, and Screening 
  6. What’s Next for the Strong Workforce Task Force? Implementation!

4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Resolution Writing 
Newport & Marina

5:00 p.m. Resolutions Due
Rancho Las Palmas

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Caucus Meetings
Newport & Marina
LA & Irvine
Berkeley & Anaheim

5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Candidate Orientation
Santa Barbara & Santa Clara

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reception
Grand Ballroom Salon E

Friday, November 6, 2015

7:30 a.m.   Registration/Delegate Sign In/Continental Breakfast
Grand Ballroom Foyer

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. THIRD GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom Salon D

Elections Speeches

9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. FOURTH BREAKOUT SESSION

  1. The California Community College Baccalaureate Degree Task Force Recommendations and Resolution Review
  2. New Avenues for Professional Development
  3. Statewide Curriculum Hot Topics: A Chancellor’s Office Update 
  4. Goal Setting, Data Access, Professional Development, and Technical Assistance—Update on Institutional Effectiveness
  5. Empowering Part Time Faculty 
  6. Counselors, Paraprofessionals, and Advisors – Identifying Their Roles, and Determining the Differences 

10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.  Coffee Break

10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Area Meetings

Area A:  Grant Goold, Santa Clara & Santa Barbara

Area B:  Dolores Davison, Newport Beach & Marina Del Rey

Area C:  John Freitas, Los Angeles & Irvine

Area D:  Craig Rutan, Berkeley & Anaheim

12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. FOURTH GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom Salon D

Lunch

State of the Senate: David Morse, President

Resolution Presentation: Manuel Baca

A Conversation with the Chancellor's Office

2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. FIFTH BREAKOUT SESSION

  1. ASCCC Resources to Support your Local Senate
  2. And the Beat Goes On: Effective Practices for Meeting the 2014 ACCJC Accreditation Standards 
  3. Give Your Curriculum Process a Tune-Up: Making Curriculum Processes Effective and Efficient 
  4. Evolution of C-ID, Transfer Degrees, and Model Curriculum
  5. Are You Discussing Noncredit on Your Campus? You Should Be 
  6. Hey Bill! Now You are a Law!—Legislation and Advocacy Update 
  7. Amendment Writing Assistance Program: Getting it Right Before Saturday 

4:00 p.m.  Resolution and Amendments Due
Suite 219 (2nd Floor)

4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Resolution Amendment Discussions
Santa Clara & Santa Barbara

5:00 pm – 6:00 p.m. Foundation Reception
B2 & C

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting
Luxury Suite

Saturday, November 7, 2015

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Final Delegate Sign In
Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
Tuscany Ballroom

8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. FIFTH GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom Salon E

Announcements

Elections and Resolution Voting Begins

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Lunch Buffet
Grand Ballroom Salon D

Secretary’s Report:  John Stanskas

Treasurer’s Report: Wheeler North

1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. FIFTH GENERAL SESSION CONTINUES
Grand Ballroom Salon E

Resolutions

Area Meetings

Area C Meeting

In preparation for ASCCC Fall 2019 Plenary, the Fall 2019 Area C meeting will be at

RIO HONDO COLLEGE
3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601
Building/Room: Administration 103
Zoom Info: See top of agenda

Saturday, October 12 @ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Parking Pass not necessary. Park in Lot F. (See attached map on bottom of this page)