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Approval Process
This information is geared more toward
administrators than faculty, although these roles may often overlap. The
application for I-BEST program approval has changed several times in the last
year, so we won't go into specifics here. The latest application can be
found on the SBCTC Web site, and more specifically, here.
For questions about the application and process, you can contact Kathy Cooper at
kcooper@sbctc.edu. If
you are in the initial stages of planning your I-BEST program, here is a sample
'to-do' list. This is by no means comprehensive, but simply a framework
for you to fill in according to your institution's needs, resources, population
and timeline.
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Which
programs are basic skills students interested in, currently enrolled in, and/or
struggling in?
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Which career
paths are in high demand?
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Which
instructors and/or programs are enthusiastic and committed to the I-BEST
model?
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Meet with
faculty to determine feasibility – is this a good match?
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Determine if
the prof-tech program meets SBCTC I-BEST guidelines.
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Meet with
student services to lay groundwork for financial aid, registration,
advising, etc.
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Draft
application
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Set initial
planning meeting with technical/basic skills instructors
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Plan data
collection
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Determine
how you will measure the success of the program.
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Meet with
research office to establish data needs.
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Schedule
times, resources.
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