Score: -1 (3/0/4)

Ventura County Grand Jury • 2011-2012

Educational Inconsistencies Within the Vcccd

Published: June 05, 2012 47 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings

F01

The Certificate programs at each of the VCCCD colleges differ in nomenclature for no apparent reason (Course numbering system). (FA-02)

No recommendations for this finding

F02

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science Degrees at each of the VCCCD colleges vary in nomenclature and in some cases unit value assigned to the same courses. The Grand Jury finds no apparent reason for these differences. (FA-03)

No recommendations for this finding

F03

The Articulation Agreement for the California State University system at each of the VCCCD colleges varies in nomenclature for no apparent reason. (FA-04–05)

No recommendations for this finding

F04

The Articulation Agreement for the University of California (IGETC) system at each of the VCCCD colleges varies in nomenclature used for no apparent reason. (FA-05–06)

No recommendations for this finding

F05

The nomenclature is different for many courses with similar content across the VCCCD colleges for no apparent reason. (FA-08)

No recommendations for this finding

F06

The VCCCD does not reflect the student/counselor ratio as proposed by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. (FA-07)

No recommendations for this finding

F07

The Grand Jury finds that there is an inconsistency in the Assessment Program across the three colleges of the VCCCD. (FA-09)

No recommendations for this finding

F08

Students entering the VCCCD are facing obstacles to pursuing higher education by the inconsistencies within the administration of the academic programs of the District. (FA-02–09)

No recommendations for this finding

F09

The inconsistencies in the education programs across the VCCCD indicate a failure in governance with respect to the Board of Trustees. (FA-01–06, FA-08-09) Recommendations

No recommendations for this finding

Agency Responses 2

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Ventura County Community College District

October 09, 2012 • 22 pages • 3 responses • Score: +3 (+3, 0, 0) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

F01

The Certificate programs at each of the VCCCD colleges differ in nomenclature for no apparent reason (Course numbering system). (FA-02)

Response: Agree Score: +1

The VCCCD should adjust its leasehold at the Academy and the Sheriff's rent should be returned to $1 per year. (FI-01-06) The Sheriff's Department paid the Department of Airports $141,924/year (including rent for Building 306 (Academy)) for their previous training center. The County of Ventura/Sheriff's Department is currently paying the District $124,488/year for nearly twice the space for the Academy, There is no longer an educational affiliation between the District and the Sheriff's Department regarding the operation of the Sheriff's Academy. The Sheriff's Department should not expect to u...

F02

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science Degrees at each of the VCCCD colleges vary in nomenclature and in some cases unit value assigned to the same courses. The Grand Jury finds no apparent reason for these differences. (FA-03)

Response: Agree Score: +1

VCCCD should concentrate on "proper governance" of its three colleges, retaining its accreditation, and transferring the Academy building's control to the Sheriff. (FI-02, 06) [Ref-02-6] Measure S clearly stated that the bond measure proceeds were for Ventura County Community College District (District). There was no intent in the language that any building would belong to or be controlled by any agency other than the District. The District is concentrating on proper governance of the District and its three colleges and, through its efforts, will retain its accreditation. Accreditation and Boa...

F03

The Articulation Agreement for the California State University system at each of the VCCCD colleges varies in nomenclature for no apparent reason. (FA-04–05)

Response: Agree Score: +1

The VCCCD and the Sheriff's Department should partner to develop a curriculum and financial arrangements for students seeking a criminal justice degree or certificate through the CCCD education system as approved in the Bond. (FI-02) The Bond did not address nor approve the academic programs offered by the community colleges. Ventura College has a vibrant Criminal Justice program and is continuing to offer credit-based courses in criminal justice leading to an associate degree, certificate, and/or transfer. Over the last four years, 99 students received certificates of completion and 215 stude...

Ventura County Community College District

July 26, 2012 • 7 pages • 4 responses • Score: -4 (+0, 0, -4) View Details ▾

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4 responses to findings and recommendations

R01

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees establish a policy that courses with the same content have the same nomenclature and unit value across the VCCCD. (FI-01–FI-05)

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees establish a policy that courses with the same content have the same nomenclature and unit value across the VCCCD. (FI-01-FI-05) This recommendation will not be implemented as it is not consistent with Education Code, CCR Title 5, AB 1725, and ACCJC accreditation standards. The Board, however, will continue to develop Strategic Goals and Objectives to ensure student success that will be implemented by the faculty, staff and administration is accordance with all intents and purposes of the Education Code, CCR Title 5, AB 1725, and ACCJC accreditation standards. T...

R02

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees establish a policy that nomenclature and unit value be consistent for all the general education breadth Educational Inconsistencies Within the VCCCD 5 requirements associated with Certificates and AA/AS Degrees and, likewise, for articulated transfer courses, for CSU and UC systems. (FI-02–FI-05)

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees establish a policy that nomenclature and unit value be consistent for all general education breadth requirements associated with Certificates and AA/AS Degrees and, likewise, for articulated transfer courses, for CSU and UC systems. This recommendation will not be implemented as it is not consistent with Education Code, CCR Title 5, AB 1725, and ACCJC accreditation standards. The Board, however, will continue to develop Strategic Goals and Objectives to ensure student success that will be implemented by the faculty, staff and administration is accordance with a...

R03

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees establish a policy that each college in the VCCCD system use the same assessments for English/reading and math with the same placement outcomes. Skills assessment tests must represent the entire VCCCD. (FI-07)

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees establish a policy that each college in the VCCCD system use the same assessments for English/reading and math with the same placement outcomes. Skills assessment tests must represent the entire VCCCD. (FI-07) This recommendation will not be implemented at this time, but there may be changes in the future. Assembly Bill (AB) 743 requires the California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) to establish uniform assessment tests for English, Math, and English as a Second Language (ESL). The common assessment tools will be made available to all 112 campuse...

R04

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees adopt the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges’ recommendation for counselor-to-student ratio. (FI-06) Responses Responses Required From: Ventura County Community College District Board of Trustees (FI-01–FI-07) (R-01–R-04) Responses Requested From: Chancellor, Ventura County Community College District (FI-01–FI-07) (R-01-R- 04) President of Moorpark College (FI-01–FI-07) (R-01–R-04) President of Oxnard College (FI-01–FI-07) (R-01–R-04) President of V...

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

That the VCCCD Board of Trustees adopt the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges' recommendation for counselor-to-student ratio. (FI-06) This recommendation will not be implemented for the reasons we provided in FI-06 above, in addition to the fact that this recommendation is not specified in Education Code, CCR Title 5, AB 1725, or ACCJC accreditation standards. The Board, however, will continue to develop Strategic Goals and Objectives to ensure student success that will be implemented by the faculty, staff and administration in accordance with all intents and purposes of the Edu...

No Responses Found 3

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Moorpark College Community College

Oxnard College Community College