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Learning Council

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The Learning Council is a collaborative, cross-disciplinary forum that uses research, dialogue, recommendations, action, and evaluation to improve college conditions for student learning, growth, and success.

In an effort to move from theory to action, the Learning Council developed Focused Inquiry Groups (FIGS). These groups research, develop and plans implementation of new programs, strategies and polices that support the success of our students. FIGS are project-based; once the work is complete the FIG disbands.

Learning Council Report, 2016-2018

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Food Pantry Hygiene Bags

The Gavilan College Food Pantry has various hygiene bags available for Gavilan College students and infant/toddler dependents on an immediate need basis. 

Read about the referral process for these bags.

Referral Form for Hygiene Bags

Learning Council Partners with ASGC on Food Pantry's Spring Clean Hygiene Drive

The Learning Council is working with the Associated Students of Gavilan College to collect items for the Food Pantry's "Spring Clean Hygiene Drive." The focus is on everyday toiletries--toothbrushes, deodoarant, shampoo, etc.--that many Food Pantry customers may find it difficult to purchase. Click on the flyer below for collection sites and more information.

Spring Clean Hygiene Drive flyer

Learning Council Leads Gratitude Event

The Learning Council sponsored a gratitude event leading into Thanksgiving this year. A trio led by music instructor Dahveed Behroozi played jazz standards, and members of our Gavilan community were invited to express their gratitude on paper versions of fall leaves, which were then affixed to trees drawn by Drama Department students. Refreshments were provided, and the response was tremendous. Below is a Wordle produced from the list of gratitudes generated.   Read the list of Gratitudes expressed by Gavilan students, faculty, administration and staff.  

Wordle of all the gratitudes created by Gavilan community two days before Thanksgiving

The following is a list of current FIGS:

Communication

The purpose of the Communication Focused Inquiry Group is to identify and provide solutions for communication needs across all Gavilan College campuses. Our membership is comprised of faculty and staff who work conscientiously to find solutions to long-term and emerging issues. The FIG has effectively completed many of the projects that were in progress at the start of the academic year. In addition to its ongoing work, the FIG also accomplished several short-term communication related tasks that emerged as critical needs, and that should have far-reaching impacts on the college and its mission.

Guided Pathways

Guided Pathways are highly structured student experiences that encourage completion by:

  • Establishing clear roadmaps to students end goals that include articulated learning outcomes and direct connections to the requirements for further education and career advancement
  • Incorporating intake processes that help students clarify goals for college and careers
  • Offering on-ramps to programs of study designed to facilitate access for students with developmental education needs
  • Embedding advising, progress tracking, feedback, and support throughout a student's educational journey (Jenkins & Choo, 2014; Bailey, Jaggers, & Jenkins, 2015).

In the Pathways, we will focus on

  • Educating ourselves and the campus about how pathways can be developed in order to increase student success and close equity gaps
  • Participating in the shared governance process to support the development of guided pathways as a key component of Gavilan's planning process
  • Bringing resources to the campus to share best practices and provide strategic assistance in this process

Information & Resources

The information and resource (I&R) FIG consists of one classified staff, one administrator and one student.  Collectively over the last year, the I&R FIG met to develop a way for students to obtain information and increase access to community organizations. During fall 2014 term the I&R FIG collected and compiled a comprehensive list of local community agencies that serves San Benito and Santa Clara Counties.  Agencies who participated include Covered California, Outreach, Dreams & Visions, Opportunity Fund, CalFresh, Foothill Community Health Center, Gilroy Library, Project Sentinel, Peninsula Family Services and the WIC program.

Homelessness

The Homelessness FIG is new in 2017-2018. Stay tuned for a description and details of its activities. 

Tell us what you think!

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The Learning Council has temporarily halted its meetings. 



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