Information Competency Plan for the
California Community Colleges

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

A. National Perspectives on Information Competency
B. What is Information Competency?
C. The Information Competency Plan

• The Planning Process
• Methods Used to Develop the Plan
• Findings

Issues & Recommendations

A. Staff Development
B. Collaborative Environment, Articulation & Metriculation
C. Knowledge & Technology Infrastructure Support
D. The Challenge of Developing Courses, Proposing Changes in Degree Requirements
E. Models

Conclusions

Timeline for Implementation of Proposals

Appendices

A. Information Competency Standards & Resolutions
B. Instruction in California Community Colleges: the Information Competency Component
C. Information Competency Plan Project Meetings
D. Workshop Participants
E. Information Competency Sample Models

Bibliography