2019-20 Unit Plan
Multicultural Studies

Mission Statement

Multicultural Studies at Butte College cultivates knowledge and respect for the range of human culture and diverse perspectives while developing skills in analysis, critical thinking and communication.

Program Description

The Multicultural Studies program provides students with diverse cultural perspectives in a global world.  The discipline is an invaluable opportunity for students of all orientations to find a place and viewpoint that validates or expands their understanding of the world community.

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes (Optional)

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments) (Optional)

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments) (Optional)

Strategic Direction (Optional)

This program directly meets the college strategic goal of enhancing a culture of inclusiveness and equity

Program Review (Optional)


Per the recommendation of Program Review, Multicultural Studies has transformed to Multicultural and Gender Studies with an expanded curriculum. A multi-disciplinary team was assembled, with a goal of constructing a major fashioned after CSU Chico.
New courses titled Arab American Studies and LGBTQ+ studies are now being developed.
A Full time fauclty hire to guide and direct the program was also recommended.

Department Goals

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Full time Faculty Member

Full time faculty specialist to grow and run the Multicultural and Gender Studies program and AA

Initiatives

Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Needed to provide support for the new AA major at Butte

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes
Supports Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement: Yes
Improving Student Achievement: Yes
Addressing Strategies Identified by the Department Learning Outcomes Reports: Yes
Addressing Outstanding Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supporting the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	Multicultural Studies	Personnel		51110	$0.00	$114,000.00
Full Time Faculty	A full time faculty replacement hire to run the Multicultural Studies major		Student Equity and Achievement Program		Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants) Meeting Standards and Goals for Student Achievement Addressing Program Review Recommendations Implementing improvements identified during Outcomes Assessment Implementing Guided Pathways: a. Strategic Scheduling; b. Hobsons Starfish Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness