The New World of Noncredit: Building and Expanding Programs in Community Colleges

IEPI Noncredit Summit 2017 Program

The CCC Noncredit Offerings Survey was conducted in partnership with California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) Educational Services.

Through the years, noncredit programs have truly fulfilled California’s mission ofaccessibility and provided educational opportunities to underserved populations. Formany students, noncredit programs offer a starting point to acquire skills needed for job opportunities, and for others, these noncredit courses provide a pathway to higher education. Wrap-around student services, open entry/open exit courses, and repeatability of courses are all characteristics of noncredit programs designed to help students become successful in attaining their educational and career goals. At this 2-day summit, participants will learn from programs across the state and find time to discuss new ideas with their teams to bring back to their campuses. The driving force behind the establishment of this summit was an idea that arose from San Diego Continuing Education’s (SDCE) survey and subsequent findings from The Past, Present and Future of Noncredit Education in California. It was during the SDCE planning phase for a conference that the Noncredit Summit took place in Sacramento, at whichpoint a decision was made that SDCE and The Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI) could collaborate and offer this 2-day summit in southern California. IEPI is, as always, interested in supporting the professional development of all staff, faculty,and administrators in the California Community College System.'