Basic Skills Initiative
The state defines "basic skills" as "those foundation skills in reading, writing, mathematics, learning skills, study skills and English as a Second Language which are necessary for students to succeed in college level work."
Mission
The mission of Saddleback's Basic Skills Initiative is to establish a comprehensive and interactive college-wide approach to building students' basic skills to prepare them for success with college-level coursework while supporting them to reach their educational goals. Faculty and staff across the disciplines provide this supportive foundation by using the best practices in basic skills' education (i. e. reading, writing, math, ESL and student services support).
Spring 2013 Basic Skills Initiative Committee
BSI Committee Members:
- Bruce Gilman - Liberal Arts Faculty
- Chin Lam - Liberal Arts Faculty
- Chris McDonald, Dean, Math, Science, and Engineering
- Christina Hinkle, LRC Tutoring Faculty
- Dawn Lewis, LRC Tutoring Faculty
- Deanna Avetisian, Math, Science, and Engineering Faculty
- Debbie Lombardi, Liberal Arts Faculty
- Estella Castillo-Garrison, Director, Community Education
- Jack Beckham, Liberal Arts Faculty
- Janet Bagwell, Liberal Arts Faculty
- Jerilyn Chuman, Dean, Counseling and Special Programs
- Jon Mochizuki, Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty
- Irene Renault, Liberal Arts Faculty
- Kevin O'Connor, Dean, Liberal Arts
- Lesley Humphrey, Director, Outreach
- Marina Aminy, Liberal Arts Faculty
- Michael Hoggatt, Special Programs and Services Faculty
- Nicole Ortega, Research Analyst
- Penny Skaff, Coordinator, Matriculation
- Patti Weekes, Director, LRC Tutoring
- Patrick Quigley, Math, Science, and Engineering Faculty
- Paul Bonkowski, Maintenance
- Sarah Chang, Counseling Faculty
- Sharyn Sotelo, Math, Science, and Engineering Faculty
- Shellie Banga, Liberal Arts Faculty
BSI Committee Facilitator: Patti Flanigan, Dean of Online Education and Learning Resources
BSI Administrative Support: Debby Snyder
Spring 2013 BSI Committee Meetings
All BSI Committee meetings will be scheduled on Thursdays in the President's Conference Room (AGB 106) from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates for Spring 2013
- January - Individual Meetings with Project Coordinators
- February 21 (Changed from February 28 due to the LRC Open House)
- March 28
- April 11 and 25
- May 16
The next BSI Meeting will be in Fall 2013.
Meeting Times/Dates: T.B.D.
Saddleback College - Student Health Center
California Community College Chancellor's Office - Basic Skills Progress Tracker
Basic Skills Projects 2013 - 2014
Total BSI Allocation for 2013 - 2014 is projected to be $90,000.
| BSI Projects for 2013 - 2014 | Approved Total | Original Requested Amount |
|---|---|---|
Professional Development Practicum |
$8,625 |
$10,945.56 |
PLC Curriculum Alignment Workshop & Info Session |
$3,743 |
$3,743.13 |
Embedded Tutoring in English & Social Sciences |
$23,852 |
$31,194.88 |
Embedded Tutors for ESL Lower Level Classes |
$9,724 |
$9,724.00 |
Enhanced Matriculation & Orientation Support for ESL |
4,789 |
$4,789.00 |
Freshman Advantage Summer 2014 |
$7,359 |
$8,108.00 |
Math Tutoring Center |
$32,500 |
$36,712.00 |
Totals: |
$90,592 |
$117,629.53 |
In an attempt to give the smaller funded projects the requested amount, the Division of Online Education and Learning Resources will pick up the extra $592. We will also pay for advertising for the Math Tutoring Center. Finally, every effort will be made to find funding for the additional projects that are currently under their requested amount.
BSI Administrative Support
Our BSI administrative support is Debby Snyder.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Office Location: LRC 205
Telephone Extension: (949) 348-6084
Email Address: dsnyder@saddleback.edu
Debby's Primary Job Responsibilities: Create faculty stipends, process paperwork for the hiring of part-time classified staff, manage payroll/time sheets for faculty and staff, maintain BSI web site, monitor BSI budget, assist with tracking and assessment of BSI projects, coordinate publicity for the BSI projects, and support BSI project coordinators with their specific project needs.
