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Agenda December 6-7, 2005
Howard Welinsky, Chair
Olivia K. Singh, Vice Chair
Murray J. Haberman, Executive Director
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2005
770 L Street, Suite 1160Sacramento, CA 95814-3396
Messages may be left at the Commission at (916) 445-1000
FAX (916) 327-4417
California Postsecondary Education Commission
Howard Welinsky, ChairOlivia K. Singh, Vice Chair
Alan S. Arkatov
Joseph Bishop
Irwin S. Field
George G. Gowgani
Lance T. Izumi
Glee Johnson
Hugo Morales
John Perez
Frederick Ruiz
Evonne Seron Schulze
Faye Washington
9:30 a.m.
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes of the September 6-7, 2005, Meeting(in PDF format) Get Acrobat Reader
Approval of the Nominating Committee Minutes of the September 6, 2005, Meeting
(in PDF format)
Report of the Chair, Howard Welinsky
The Chair will discuss issues of interest to the Commission.
Report of the Nominating Committee, Alan S. Arkatov, Chair
At the Commission meeting on September 6, the Nominating Committee recommended the following slate of officers for 2006:
- Commission Chairperson: Howard Welinsky
- Commission Vice Chairperson: Olivia K. Singh
- Nominating Committee Chairperson: Hugo Morales; Lance T. Izumi and Faye Washington, Members
- Committee on Education Code Section 66905 Chairperson: Lance T. Izumi
Recommended Action: Commission election of the slate of nominees.
Proposed 2006 Commission Meeting Dates
(in PDF format)
Chair Welinsky will present the proposed 2006 meeting dates for Commission consideration.
Recommended Action: Commission approval of the proposed 2006 meeting dates.
Report of the Executive Director, Murray J. Haberman
The Director will discuss issues of current interest including recent community college bond passage information and an opinion survey about CPEC publications.
Presentation by Marilyn McGrath, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Ms. McGrath will report on teacher credentialing issues and her role as CPEC representative on the Commission.
Report of the Statutory Advisory Committee, Robert Oakes, Chair
Mr. Oakes will report on the Statutory Advisory Committee meeting held on November 30, 2005.
Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program Update, December 2005(in PDF format)
This report describes the recent Request for Proposals process and provides information on the new Improving Teacher Quality projects that have been funded in the 2005 cycle. Presenter: Karen Humphrey.
Lunch
Commissioners will recess for lunch.
1:30 p.m.
Review of a Proposal to Convert the Woodland Educational Center to a Full-Service Community College(in PDF format)
This item provides a preliminary analysis of a proposal by the Yuba Community College District to convert the Woodland Educational Center to a full-service community college. Presenter: Stacy Wilson.
Regional Differences in University Eligibility
(in PDF format)
This fact sheet describes progress on a staff project examining data from the Commission's recent eligibility study to determine whether regional variations in eligibility are the result of regional differences in income and school performance, or whether they are driven by genuine cultural or regional differences. Presenter: Adrian Griffin.
High School Academic Performance Index (API) as a Predictor of University Eligibility
(in PDF format)
This report examines the strength of a school's Academic Performance Index (API) as a predictor of a student's eligibility for UC or CSU by using a statistical model. The report also describes the correlation between increases in API and eligibility rates of various ethnic groups. Presenter: Jessika Nobles.
Analysis of Student Enrollment Data
(in PDF format)
This item presents initial analysis of data collected on student enrollment pursuant to Assembly Bill 1570. It is not included in the agenda packet but will be distributed at the Commission meeting. Presenter: Adrian Griffin.
Presentation by Lance T. Izumi and Xiaochin Claire Yan
Co-authors Lance Izumi and Xiaochin Claire Yan will discuss the findings contained in their book Free to Learn: Lessons from Model Charter Schools. Topics to be discussed include curriculum and standards issues, testing issues, teacher quality and professional development, and school management and governance.
4:30 p.m.
Adjournment
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005
770 L Street, Suite 1160Sacramento, CA 95814-3396
Messages may be left at the Commission at (916) 445-1000
FAX (916) 327-4417
California Postsecondary Education Commission
Howard Welinsky, ChairOlivia K. Singh, Vice Chair
Alan S. Arkatov
Joseph Bishop
Irwin S. Field
George G. Gowgani
Lance T. Izumi
Glee Johnson
Hugo Morales
John Perez
Frederick Ruiz
Evonne Seron Schulze
Faye Washington
9:00 a.m.
Roll Call
Governmental Relations Update, December 2005(in PDF format)
This item will summarize final actions on State legislation and recent federal Higher Education Reauthorization Act activities. Presenter: Greg Gollihur.
A Contextual Examination of Education and Workforce Development in California
(in PDF format)
This report provides background and context on the interaction between higher education and workforce development and summarizes the various systems and programs involved. Presenters: Ryan Clark and Karen Humphrey.
10:00 a.m.
Presentation by Alan D. Bersin, Secretary for EducationMr. Bersin will discuss issues concerning higher education accountability, workforce development, and initiatives being considered by Governor Schwarzenegger.
11:00 a.m.
Proposed Changes in State Oversight of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education(in PDF format)
This paper presents the history of the oversight of private postsecondary education in California and includes a description of recommended changes to the regulatory process. It also contains a listing of reports, reviews and audits of the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Presenter: Marge Chisholm.
Other Business
Executive Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(c)(8), the California Postsecondary Education Commission will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters.
11:30 a.m.
Adjournment
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