2020-21 Unit Plan
Multicultural Studies
Mission Statement
Multicultural Studies at Butte College cultivates knowledge and respect for the range of human culture and diverse perspectives while developing skills in analysis, critical thinking and communication.
Program Description
The Multicultural Studies program provides students with diverse cultural perspectives in a global world. The discipline is an invaluable opportunity for students of all orientations to find a place and viewpoint that validates or expands their understanding of the world community.
Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)
Strategic Direction
Program Review
- Per the recommendation of Program Review, Multicultural Studies has transformed to Multicultural and Gender Studies with an expanded curriculum. A multi-disciplinary team was assembled, with a goal of constructing a major fashioned after CSU Chico.
- New courses titled Arab American Studies and LGBTQ+ studies are now being developed.
- A Full time fauclty hire to guide and direct the program was also recommended.
Department Goals
Future Development Strategies
Strategy 1 - Full time Faculty Member
Full time faculty specialist to grow and run the Multicultural and Gender Studies program and AA
Initiatives
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
- Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
- Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
Supporting Rationale
Needed to provide support for the new AA major at Butte
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Course level SLOs: Yes
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
Requested Non-Financial Resources
Current Financial Resources
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 |
Multicultural Studies |
Personnel |
|
51110 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Full Time Faculty |
A full time faculty replacement hire to run the Multicultural Studies major |
- Student Equity and Achievement Program
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- Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
- Meeting Vision for Success Goals
- Addressing Program Review Recommendations
- Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish
- Closing Equity Gaps
- Meeting enrollment targets
- Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
- Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
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