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The SCC BSI Workgroup is a cross-functional team comprised of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and institutional researchers who are committed to improving outcomes for Black students.

Responsibilities

The workgroup is responsible for:

  • Reviewing student success data
  • Identifying barriers to student success
  • Developing institutional recommendations
  • Establishing measurable outcomes
  • Informing SCC's BSI Action Plan

Membership

  • Davin E. Brown
    Vice President of Student Services
  • Suzy DeMey
    Instructional Faculty
  • Vanessa Esquivido-Hernandez
    Dean of Retention and Persistence
  • Tonya Williams
    Dean, Engagement & Completion
  • Rosana Chavez-Hernandez
    Director, HSI Initiatives
  • Gabe Esparza
    Director, Dual Enrollment
  • Tavina Offutt
    Instructional Faculty
  • Dennis Lee
    Interim Dean, Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness
  • Lisa Hayden
    Specialist, ASHÉ Center
  • Ken Times
    Counseling Faculty
  • Danielle Sanders
    Faculty Counselor
  • Courtnee Mack
    Supervisor, DSPS
  • Nathaniel Pitueli
    Student Senate Representative
  • Jennifer La Flam
    Associate Vice President, Instruction

Subgroup Structure

Gateway Course Success

Lead: Suzy DeMey

Members:

  • Tavina Offutt
  • Dennis Lee
  • Lisa Hayden

First-Year Momentum

Lead: Vanessa Esquivido-Hernandez

Members:

  • Ken Times
  • Danielle Sanders
  • Kia Davis

Data Monitoring and Early Intervention

Lead: Tonya Williams

Members:

  • Dennis Lee (or PRIE Representative)
  • Vanessa Esquivido-Hernandez
  • Ilana Johnson

Pipeline Development and Dual Enrollment

Co-Leads:

  • Rosana Chavez-Hernandez
  • Gabe Esparza

Members:

  • Miguel Zaragoza
  • Jennifer Laflam