Basic Skills Initiative
The state defines "basic skills" as "those foundation skills in reading, writing, mathematics, learning skills, study skills and English as a Second Language which are necessary for students to succeed in college level work."
Mission
The mission of Saddleback's Basic Skills Initiative is to establish a comprehensive and interactive college-wide approach to building students' basic skills to prepare them for success with college-level coursework while supporting them to reach their educational goals. Faculty and staff across the disciplines provide this supportive foundation by using the best practices in basic skills' education (i. e. reading, writing, math, ESL and student services support).
Spring 2012 Basic Skills Initiative Committee
Marina Aminy, English
Cathy Arrequin, Research Analyst
Deanna Avetisian, Mathematics
Renee Bangerter, English
Gretchen Bender, Director, Office of Planning, Research, and Grants
Estella Castillo-Garrison, Community Education
Bruce Gilman, English
Michael Hoggatt, Learning Disabilities Instructor
Leslie Humphrey, Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment
Chin Lam, ESL
Roni Lebauer, ESL
Maria Miller, Staff, Advanced Technology and Applied Science
Christina Nigrelli, Child Development
Kevin O'Connor, Dean of Liberal Arts
Nicole Ortega, Research and Planning Analyst
Michelle Rousseau, Computer Sciences
Kathy Schultz, Special Services
Penny Skaff, Matriculation
Stephanie Sorenson, Mathematics
Sharyn Sotelo, Mathematics
Laura Toscano, Classified Staff, Matriculation
Patti Weekes, Tutoring/Learning Assistance Program
Jim Wright, Dean, Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
BSI Committee Facilitator: Patti Flanigan, Dean of Online Education and Learning Resources
BSI Administrative Support: Cora Swanson
Spring 2012 BSI Committee Meetings
All BSI Committee meetings will be scheduled on Thursdays in the President's Conference Room (AGB 106) from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates
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February 9 (CANCELED) and February 23
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March 8 and 29 (BSS 253 - March 29 only)
- April 12 and 26
Our Next BSI Committee Meeting
Our next BSI committee meeting will be on Thursday, February 23 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the President's Conference Room (AGB 106).
At this meeting, we will explore how to strengthen our student success efforts through BSI.
For information about the currently approved to be funded BSI projects, please click onto the top tab titled PROJECTS.
BSI Categorical Funding Request for 2012 - 2013
Please complete the BSI Categorical Funding Request for 2012 - 2013 and submit this request to Patti Flanigan via email at pflanigan@saddleback.edu on or before March 1st. We will begin discussions on the BSI proposals for 2012 - 2013 at our committee meetings on March 8 and March 29.
Form: BSI Categorical Funding Request for 2012 - 2013
BSI Administrative Support
Our BSI administrative support is Cora Swanson.
Work Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office Location: BGS 227G
Telephone Extension: (949) 582-6084
Email Address: cswanson@saddleback.edu
Cora's Primary Job Responsibilities: Create faculty stipends, process paperwork for the hiring of part-time classified staff, manage payroll/time sheets for faculty and staff, maintain BSI web site, monitor BSI budget, assist with tracking and assessment of BSI projects, coordinate publicity for the BSI projects, and support BSI project coordinators with their specific project needs.
Spring 2012 BSI Committee Meetings
All BSI Committee meetings will be scheduled on Thursdays in the President's Conference Room (AGB 106) from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates
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January 12 and 26
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February 9 (canceled) and 23
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March 8 and 29
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April 12 and 26
