2022-23 Unit Plan
First Year Experience

Mission Statement

The mission of the First Year Experience Department is to work cooperatively and creatively with academic and support services to offer students a comprehensive first-year experience that empowers them as engaged learners, integrates them into the college community as meaningful participants in campus life, and facilitates their successful transition into future transfer and career pathways.

Program Description

The FYE Department provides centralized collaboration for first year courses and efforts at Butte. The many excellent student and transfer success programs across the campus have a contact point as they seek to coordinate efforts around the first year experience of our students.

The FYE department houses the following courses and programs:

�	Life Management (LM40)

�	College and Life Success (CSL20)

�	Career & Life Planning (CLP30)

�	Other Counseling classes as offered.


The FYE "student success courses" (with common SLOs and ongoing faculty collaboration) include:

�	College and Life Success (CSL20)

�	Career & Life Planning (CLP30)

�	Health and Wellness (HLTH2)

�	Life Management (LM40).

The FYE department collaborates with the following courses, programs, departments, and committees:

�	Health and Wellness (HLTH2) 

�	New Student Orientation

�	Reg2Go

�	Recruitment, Outreach & Student Life

�	Center for Academic Success

�	Student Success Committee

�      Counseling (provides group academic advising to FYE classes each semester)

�     Assessment

�     Numerous other departments across the campus.

The FYE Department ensures consistency across the FYE student success courses as they address mutually agreed-upon common core curricula (see SLOs).

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

First Year Experience SLO Report


 

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)

Loss of FTES in FYE is consistent with overall FTES for the College, although FTES Non-Resident has remained the same.


Graph of retention and success rates in FYE


Retention and success rates have remained consistent during the periods of Camp Fire and COVID.


 

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)


        

        
        
        
Strategic Direction

        

        

        
        
        
Program Review

        
The Validation Team recommended that the FYE department hire a full-time faculty member to teach and serve in a future leadership role. The department hired a full-time faculty member in Spring 2016 but that member last taught at Butte in 2019 and has now left the College. The program is now down two full-time faculty members that are needed to grow the program and keep it viable.


The Validation Team recommended that the FYE program target groups that they can effectively serve with existing program offerings. For example, to facilitate their success, readmitted, disqualified students might be allowed to register as continuiing students for FYE and Basic Skills courses for their first semester post-readmission. This recommendation is still being addressed during Guided Pathways discussions.


The Validation Team recommended that the FYE program ensure that they are offering the most appropriate and effective course offerings, based on students' needs. The team suggested possibly offering a three-week FYE class in August for students new to Butte College. The FYE department looks forward to working with Summer Bridge, Student Equity, and othe Student Success Initiatives to meet Butte College Students' needs. FYE has added a summer and winter class and more online classes to serve the college and a wider range of students.


More classes still need to be added and more instuctors hired to staff these sections including more late start and summer sections.

        

        
        
        
Department Goals

        
Link FYE classes with English 2 and 3 sections.


More hybrid sections.


Start the process in Curriculum of getting CSL 20 and maybe LM 40 cross listed in area D.


Work and encourage more associate FYE faculty to become part of Butte College committees, clubs.

        



        
Future Development Strategies

        

                    
Strategy 1 - Collaborate Strategically with Departments, Groups, and Individuals

                    

                        
The FYE department will make strategic, broad-based collaboration with groups, departments and individuals across campus as part of its ongoing focus. 

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
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  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
 


The FYE department has come up with the following ideas for collaboration;


     1.      Possible Cohorts or Linked Classes: FYE class with a Math, English, or Reading class


        


        ENGL 3/ LM 40, CSL 20, CLP 30


        MATH 116/LM 40, CSL 20, CLP 30


       Math 11/LM 40, CSL 20, CLP 30


 


    

  1. Counseling/Reg2Go: Counselors could encourage students to focus on FYE along with English, Math.
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  1. Marketing: The department could promote FYE to campus groups via various methods, including continueing to play slides on TV screens around campus
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  1. Program Development: Include additional classes, possibly BUS 62 and PSY 20
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The FYE department has made some progress by creating flyers and power points to inform student and staff of the beefits of FYE classes. These flyers were also made into mailers and sent to incoming students and their families. 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 2 - Support Use of Online Environment to Enhance Learning

                    

                        
The FYE department will continue to work with colleagues to explore ways to ensure that first year students receive appropriate training in digital literacy,as needed. The department encourages the use of Canvas in all courses and has all FYE instructors using Canvas including gradebooks and some using the attendance option on Canvas.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
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  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Numerous conversations and meetings over the past several years have reinforced the need for students to be prepared to succeed in an increasingly digitized and technological world. As Canvas is used in virtually every class at Butte College, and as faculty broaden requirements for students' use of technology in instructional settings, new students need to be equipped with at least basic digital competency skills. FYE is currently working to use attendance on Canvas and have all instructors use the grading options in Canvas.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 3 - Increase Student Access and Success

                    

                        
The FYE department will seek to ensure that all students, especially disproportionately impacted students, have access to FYE Student Success Classes, including CLP 30, CSL 20, HLTH 2, LM 40.


 

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
If, as is consistently seen in excellent FYE programs across the country, Butte College hopes to make FYE Student Success classes a pivotal “jumping off” place for our new students, we obviously must offer enough sections to accommodate student need. When First Year students are successful, the entire campus is more successful. According to Butte College data, students who complete a FYE class are approximately 20% more likely to achieve their academic goals.


The department created an online versions and hybrid version of CLP30 and will continue to look to expand both formats. 


The FYE department plans to participate actively in campus-wide discussions about the possiblity of developing Guided Pathways at Butte College. Ideally, each Guided Pathway will include at least one FYE class option.


 All FYE section now use OER books so that there are no textbook costs for students.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: Yes

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 4 - Full-Time Hire

                    

                        
Hire 1 to 2 full-time instructors to help support and expand the First Year Experience core.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
The Validation Team recommended that the FYE department hire a full-time faculty member to teach and serve in a future leadership role. The department hired a full-time faculty member in Spring 2016 but that member last taught at Butte in 2019 and has now left the College. The program is now down two full-time faculty members that are needed to grow the program and keep it viable.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: Yes

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    


        
    
    
    
        
Requested Non-Financial Resources

        

            
The FYE department would benefit from dedicated classroom space.

            
        

    


        
Current Financial Resources

        

            
The FYE department has a Life Management Foundation Account (from LM40 workbook fees, for LM program development use only).  As of 2020, the Foundation account balance is $6,653.83

        
    
    
    
    
    
            
Augmentation Requests

            

                
                    
                    

                        Original Priority
                        Program, Unit, Area
                        Resource Type
                        Account Number
                        Object Code
                        One Time Augment
                        Ongoing Augment        
                    

                    

                        Description
                        Supporting Rationale
                        Potential Alternative Funding Sources
                        Prioritization Criteria
                    

                    
                    
                    
                    

                
                
                
                        

                            1
                            FYE
                            Personnel
                            
                            
                            $0.00
                            $114,000.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Full-Time Hire
                            The Validation Team recommended that the FYE department hire a full-time faculty member to teach and serve in a future leadership role. The department hired a full-time faculty member in Spring 2016 but that member last taught at Butte in 2019 and has now left the College. The program is now down two full-time faculty members that are needed to grow the program and keep it viable.
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Addressing all Areas of the Student Centered Funding Formula (enrollment growth, student need and student success)
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  • Meeting California Community Colleges Vision for Success Goals
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  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
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 8/2/23