Supporting Classified Professionals in Higher Education

Mesa Classified Academy and New Classified Institute

Statewide Initiative The 2018-19 California State Budget includes funding for professional development for CC classified employees. Rationale? 1. To enhance the proliferation of the goals and commitments of the Visions for Success 2. To provide professional learning geared to increase classified professionals opportunities to advance within the system 2

All factions use the Vision for Success in the System to ensure our colleges will promote student success; therefore, it is important to use these goals to support classified advancement as well. The success of California s broader system of higher education and workforce development stands or falls with the CCCs. 3

Vision for Success & the CCC System associate[s] degrees, credentials, certificates, or specific skill sets that prepare them for an in-demand job. Over five years, increase by 35 percent the number of CCC students transferring annually to a UC or CSU. Over five years, decrease the average number of units accumulated by CCC students earning associate[s] degrees, from approximately 87 total units (the most recent system-wide average) to 79 total units the average among the quintile of colleges showing the strongest performance on this measure. ([associate] degrees typically require 60 units.) study, from the most recent statewide average of 60 percent to an improved rate of 69 percent the average among the quintile of colleges showing the strongest performance on this measure and ensure the median earning gains of the exiting students are at least twice the statewide consumer price index. underrepresented student groups, with the goal of cutting achievement gaps by 40 percent within 5 years and fully closing those achievement gaps within 10 years. Over five years, reduce regional achievement gaps across all of the above measures through faster improvements among colleges located in regions with the lowest educational attainment of adults, with the ultimate goal of fully closing regional achievement gaps within 10 years. Over five years, increase by at least 20 percent the number of CCC students annually who acquire Over five years, increase the percent of exiting CTE students who report being employed in their field of Reduce equity gaps across all of the above measures through faster improvements among traditionally 4

Plan Classified Academy and New Classified Institute 5

Why? Plan Classified Academy and New Classified Institute To weave values, strengths and roles with the mission and commitments of Mesa College To support the Vision for Success efforts at Mesa To create sustainable professional learning opportunities for classified employees To create a model for other CC colleges to follow To engage in the inner and outer work of equity-mindedness and effective practices 6

3CSN- California Community Colleges Success Network Classified Senate LOFT Classified Professional Learning Committee President Pam Luster HSI Title V Caminos E3 Grant upon approval Many others Partners and Support

Classified Academy We begin with inner work. We create authentic community and safe spaces for learning We take a deep dive into Equity We create inclusive spaces for learning We continue the Career Advancement Series and partner with the Career Center for additional support 8

Career Advancement Series Part II Marketing yourself: Portofolio Yay folder Resume Cover Letter LinkedIn account Part III Interviewing: Practice Preparation Research Use examples Making connections Professional dress Learn by observing others Part I Overview of how to land a job in the CC system. 9

Other Topics According to Needs and Interest Project Management Web Design Graphic Design Programming Data and Research Reading Apprenticenship 10

Other Topics According to Needs and Interest Leadership and Governance Mentorship Professional Learning at Conferences 11

New Classified Institute Classified Academy Graduates will help plan the New Classified Institute 12

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