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).
Fall 2013 - 2014 Basic Skills Initiative Committee
BSI Committee Members: T.B.D.
BSI Committee Facilitator: Patti Flanigan, Dean of Online Education and Learning Resources
BSI Administrative Support: Cora Swanson (Summer 2013)
2013 - 2014 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 for Fall 2013
- August 29
- September 26
- October 24
- November 21
- December - Happy Holidays
Meeting Dates for Spring 2014
- January 30
- February 27
- March 13
- April 10 - Proposal Presentations
- April 24 - BSI Committee - Final Approval of Proposals
The next BSI Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 29th from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the President's Conference Room
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 for Fall 2013
- August 29
- September 26
- October 24
- November 21
- December - Happy Holidays
Meeting Dates for Spring 2014
- January 30
- February 27
- March 13
- April 10 - Proposal Presentations
- April 24 - BSI Committee - Final Approval of Proposals
Saddleback College - Student Health Center
California Community College Chancellor's Office - Basic Skills Progress Tracker
BSI Administrative Support
Our BSI administrative support is Cora Swanson (for the Summer)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office Location: LRC 231
Telephone Extension: (949) 582-4516
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.
