2020-21 Unit Plan
Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Students

Mission Statement

To provide structured, positive support in the pursuit of higher education for the incarcerated population.

Program Description

The program offers classes in collaboration with the Butte County Sheriff's Office Alternative Custody Supervision (ACS) unit at the Day Reporting Center (DRC) in Oroville. Students on the ACS program meet with Correctional Deputies and programming staff to participate in classes designed to address their individual needs and reduce recidivism. Students have access to a variety of services and programs at the DRC in addition to Butte College classes. 

The focus of the program is on courses that lead toward degrees or certificates that result in enhanced workforce skills. Butte College classes offered at the DRC have included Workforce Readiness (CLP 334), Basic Wildland Firefighting (FSC 18), Basic Surveying (AET 26), and Irrigation Practices and Materials (EH 30). Classes have been offered in fall and spring terms. Beginning Summer 2019, at least one class will also be offered during summer session.

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

Strategic Direction

Program Review

Department Goals

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - On-campus orientation

In collaboration with the Welcome Center and Student Services, the program will facilitate an on-campus application/orientation experience for students enrolled at the Day Reporting Center. The Sheriff's Office will transport students to the main campus.

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Students enrolled at classes at the Day Reporting Center will have an on-campus cohort experience similar to that offered to all new Butte College students. Day Reporting Center students will feel welcome at Butte College.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: No
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: No
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No

Strategy 2 - Continue tours of the Day Reporting Center and Butte County Jail

In collaboration with the BCSO Day Reporting Center staff, the program will coordinate tours of the Day Reporting Center and the jail for faculty who express interest in teaching incarcerated students.

Initiatives

Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Students enrolled in classes at the Day Reporting Center represent a special population that has faced numerous challenges, including recent incarceration. It is important that faculty understand the ACS program and the experience students have recently had as inmates.

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

CCCCO Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Students Grant proposal ($100,000)

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Students	Operating Expenses			$0.00	$2,000.00
Mileage for travel to Butte County DRC	The current faculty coordinator for the IFIS program uses her own personal transportation and fuel to meet with Butte County Sheriff Deputies, faculty, and IFIS students. With numerous tours and meetings each month, these costs get pretty high.		Career and Technical Education - Perkins		Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
2	Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Students Program	Equipment			$1,600.00	$0.00
laptop computer	The current IFIS faculty coordinator makes multiple trips to the Butte County Sheriff's Office Day Reporting Center (DRC) and must have a laptop for mobile use.		Career and Technical Education - Perkins		Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Meeting Vision for Success Goals Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness