learning together phoenix college’s journey of transformation
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Key Communications President’s Messaging
Fall and Spring Convocations
Graduation Speeches
Written Communications
Employee Celebrations
Community and Advisory Council Presentations
Convocations 1/08 – Keeping Students
at the Table 8/08 - The Power of One 8/09 – A Salute to
Service 1/10 – Phoenix Learning
College: The Next 90 Years, O’Banion Presentation
8/11 – Learning to Make a Difference
1/12 – Stewards of the Future: Investing in Student Success
2009 - 10 Focus Create an organizational structure for a
learning college committee Increase awareness of learning-
centeredness and the learning college basic principles
Provide open forums to explore ways learning college principles could be applied at PC to promote learning and success
2010 – 11 Focus Consultation with Dr. Terry O’Banion to
devise next steps Administered Learning College Survey
to gather input from multiple campus groups
9-Block Planning Model implemented to prioritize input from various surveys and forums
PC Learning Principles concept developed
3-Tier Learning College Plan drafted
2011 - 12 Focus Learning College Plan revised and adopted Learning Principles defined
Responsibility Collaboration Communication Evaluation
Collaboration with Strategic Planning, Assessment, and other campus initiatives to put learning at the center
Additional Learning College communication tools developed
Tools to Shape the Culture Forums, Workshops Road Shows Surveys Learning Loops Prezi Presentation Bookmarks Thank you Notes Syllabus Template
Developing Learning College Priorities, Principles and PlanUsing a 9-Block ModelDr. Casandra KakarVice President, Academic Affairs
Nine-Block Model Interactive facilitation technique Encourages participants to focus and prioritize
when choosing among multiple actions Method to compare alternatives in relation to
two common factors Provides rationale to support decision-making Assists in identifying two or three alternatives
that rise to the top in relation to selected criteria Helps team focus on the contribution of a
priority or strategy more objectively
Activity Questions How can we assist our students in
reaching their educational goals? How can we prepare students for jobs
that are emerging or do not exist yet? How can we provide students access to
civic, political and global learning opportunities?
How can we eliminate achievement gaps across various demographic categories?
Participation Begins with Research and Preparation 21st Century Maricopa Student Initiatives
identified Student Success Factors PC student success factors data reviewed
Phoenix College team researched Learning College philosophies, practices, and outcomes Explored practical ways to implement at PC
ALL involved in workshops and presentations about learning college principles Appreciative inquiry approach
Keep It Simple!Fundamental Questions Consensus to always base decisions on
the simple premise:
How does this impact student learning and success?
How do we know?
Guiding Principles Integrated approach to commit to
learning principles Responsibility Collaboration Communication Evaluation
Learning principles became the values that govern interactions with students, the communities we serve, and each other
Future Directions Continue to strengthen linkages to other
College planning and assessment efforts Clearly connect the Learning College to the
Completion Agenda Recruit and hire learning-centered faculty
and staff Support new and continuing faculty and staff
in becoming increasingly learning-centered Bring the 4 Principles posters to life