Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
who had used DLAs, 0% found them unhelpful. (II.C.29) With the success of the DLAs in
English 253, similar learning activities are being considered for other English courses and
courses in math and science. A pilot program is currently being explored.
The Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Program offers
support to students majoring in mathematics, engineering, and the sciences so that they may
successfully transfer to four year institutions. MESA support includes a Study Center,
Academic Excellence Workshops, orientation courses, assistance in the transfer process,
career advising (field trips, job fairs, job shadowing, and industry mentors), links with
student and professional organizations, professional development workshops, and an Industry
Advisory Board.
Math L-Series: Although the Math Lab no longer exists, students may take ―Math L‖
courses, which are short courses meeting for eight week sessions. The courses are hybrid
classes, with students working individually in a computer lab setting with an instructor.
Meeting for four hours a week, these courses feature a slower pace than lecture courses.
Extra online computer time working on these courses is also required.
Self Evaluation
Many library resources including ebooks and periodical articles are available to students
through the library‘s website. There are also a number of learning support services that
provide tutoring, supplemental instruction, writing workshops, conversation groups and
supplemental instruction training.
Faculty and students at the Alisal Center report that they miss access to reserve textbooks at
the Center. As more textbooks are quickly becoming available in electronic format, this will
become less of an issue. At the King City Education Center, there has been a request for an
increase in hours for the adjunct librarian who works there, so that more orientations might
be provided.
While many excellent instructional support services are provided through the current Tutorial
Center, there is need to augment these services to include enhanced instruction in reading,
writing, and mathematics in various formats supportive of classroom instruction.
The college meets this standard.
Planning Agenda
Library staff and college administration will collaborate to review library staffing including
the needs of the education centers for library services by spring 2013.
Learning Support staff will collaborate with college administrators, counselors, faculty and
others to secure funding and establish plans for a Student Success Center during the 2012-13
academic year. These plans may include conversion of the current science building (Merrill
Hall) upon completion and occupation of a new science building.
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