UCCI Webinar Sponsored by CA Business Education Leadership Project

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1 UCCI Webinar Sponsored by the CA Business Education Leadership Project, The Community College Chancellor s Office, and The University of California, and the UC Office of the President

2 Introductions Denise Gregor, Ca Business Education Leadership Project Coordinator Alex Kramer, Deputy Sector Navigator, Small Business Sarah Fidelibus, Program Manager, UC Curriculum Integration (UCCI) Andrea Vizenor, Deputy Sector Navigator, Retail, Hospitality and Tourism

3 Participant Introductions Sarah Fidelibus, UC Curriculum Integration

4 Goals of the Webinar Learn how to add value to your program through collaborating with academics to enhance your programs. Introduction to the new UCCI structure, Success Stories, and Best Practices Announce an opportunity in an upcoming institute Address any questions you may have.

5 UCCI Background UC reviews and approves courses meeting the a-g subject requirements for UC and CSU freshman admission. A portion of those courses are identified by the California Department of Education (CDE) as CTE courses. UC has approved some 141,000 high school courses, yet less than 200 are CTEintegrated courses in the a-g areas of English, math, and history.

6 UCCI Mission Expand opportunities for applied learning throughout California, so all students have access to college and career preparation.

7 UCCI History UCCI s first program, the UCCI Institutes, launched in Funding provided by the state Career Technical Education Pathways Initiative (SB 70), and administered by the California Department of Education (CDE).

8 UCCI Programs UCCI Institutes Courses developed collaboratively. Collaboration facilitated by UCCI staff. Free to participants; organized on demand. Courses have program status. Teacher Exchange Preparation for teaching our courses. Led by teachers for teachers. Customized to meet participant needs.

9 Outcomes & Impact 35 courses currently on the UCCI course catalog 30 of these courses have been approved by local school boards and districts 98 California institutions of secondary education have UCCI courses on their course lists

10 High School Articulation A-G Course Review and resubmission cycle

11 Big Changes for Launching new a-g database system February 2015 Course Management Portal is being re-designed o Incentives for early submissions o Collaboration with UC Faculty to clarify and update criteria o Development and distribution of course evaluation rubrics aligning with criteria o Expanding the staff of UC Articulation Analysts o Increasing availability of resources

12 Program Status Courses created at the UCCI Institutes, approved by UC, will still have program status More courses, faster course approval, the ability to reach even more educators

13 Community College Courses a-g course lists are now available 112 California Community Colleges Work in Progress

14 Upcoming Institute August 4, 5, 6 Skyline College, San Bruno, Ca o Bay Area Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Small Business/Entrepreneurship Collaboration with: Math ( c ), Spanish ( e ), and History ( a ) 4-5 high school teachers per team - goal is for teams to have a mix of high school, community college and CSU faculty Courses will be submitted immediately for approval Stipends available and travel costs Teacher Exchange January/February

15 How do I Apply? UCCI Application: UCCI Application Rubric:

16 Make it happen in your area! Contact your local DSN Funding is available. DSN Contact: tact.aspx UCCI Institute Request Form: UCCI Teacher Exchange Interest Form:

17 Thank You! Denise Gregor, Coordinator Placer County Office of Education Alex Kramer, Deputy Sector Navigator, Small Business Andrea Vizenor, Deputy Sector Navigator, Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Sarah Fidelibus, Program Manager UC Curriculum Integration (UCCI)