On behalf of the Faculty Recognition Committee, I am pleased to announce a call for nominations for the statewide

"Exemplary Program Award."

The theme for 2006-2007 award is “Innovative Non-credit Programs.”

From the award homepage:
"Non-credit instruction is an essential component of the California community college commitment to access. Non-credit courses can provide opportunities for students who are new to college, who have demanding personal obligations and schedules, who would benefit from taking ESL courses, or who simply need to build their overall skills and/or confidence prior to enrolling in credit courses. By focusing on the
theme of “Innovative Non-credit Programs,” the Academic Senate is seeking to assemble best practices and to honor those program and individuals whose work facilitates the realization of student goals and dreams throughout California’s community college system."

The Awards recognize programs that:
have a direct and demonstrated effect on students in the area of access, retention, completion or transfer;
can submit data that demonstrates the impact of the program;
show particular promise for being replicated across the State increase the access, retention, completion, or transfer rates for under represented groups; and offer support for students who are taking degree-applicable credit courses but are deficient in basic skills.

Past recipients of this award from Santa Barbara City College include:
1995 The MET Program
1998 Marine Diving Program
2003 Gateway to Success
2004 Running Start

Past nominations from SBCC include: the Health and Wellness Program.

Please consider any non-credit programs that you would like to nominate, and write a brief nomination letter.

Please email me your nomination, or send it to me through campus mail, no later than Wednesday, September 20, 2006.

Thank you,
Margaret Prothero
2006-2007 Chairperson Faculty Recognition Committee