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CONTENTS

Pre-Institute Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3

The UCLA Conference Center at Lake Arrowhead. . . .page 6

Institute Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

List of BSILI Participants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10

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PRE-INSTITUTE WORK

BSILI Pre-Institute Homework

1. Read “Promoting and assessing value creation in communities and networks: a

conceptual framework” by Wenger, Trayner, de Laat (attached). Please pay particular

attention to pages 7-17, and choose 2-3 “golden lines” that stand out to you (you will

be sharing these lines with the group).

2. Bring your campus master calendars, especially dealing with professional development

3. Be prepared to work on the Student Success Initiative (SSI) that your team intends to

focus on during the coming year.

! Bring application you wrote for BSILI (and any relevant updates or additions)

! Bring the evidence that the college used to make the decision to focus on the

chosen SSI.

! What plans, data, etc., did you use to focus on your problem? Bring a copy of these

plans and data on a flash drive (even if they are available online, have an electronic

copy just in case we overload the network)

! Select an existing program/activity on your campus that is already addressing the

SSI that you have already identified; come with a 1-2 page summary including

details about the following:

! What is the program?

! How does it work?

! How do you know that it is successful?

! What problem was it designed to address?

4. 3CSN’s Program Evaluator Michael Harnar will be sending a Pre-Institute Survey –

please fill it out by June 1, 2013

Getting Ready

Please do your best to do the following:

1. Go to this link and request to join the BSILI 2013 group: http://bit.ly/2013bsili

2. Ensure that the laptop that you are bringing (REQUIRED) has

• Wireless capability (and that you know how to connect to a wireless network.)

• Installed software

• Chrome browser installed (go to http://chrome.google.com and download the latest version for free)

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Chrome extensions bundle (http://bitly.com/bundles/vadenbd/c) – There are a number of extensions for chrome that will make things easier/more efficient for you to process, tag, reuse materials from the web.

• Acrobat reader installed (go to http://get.adobe.com/reader/ and download the latest version for free)

• the latest version of Flash player installed (go to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ and download for free)

• the lastest version of Silverlight installed (http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/)

• If you are using a laptop from your campus, see if they will give you administrative rights to your laptop so that you will be able to install or use programs without limitations.

3. If you do not already have accounts with these sites, please create them before you come up the mountain. (plus have your passwords handy and try them out to make sure they work.) - (http://bitly.com/bundles/vadenbd/d - this will take to one place for all of the sites.) All of the software and accounts that we are asking you to utilize have free accounts or are open source. We are NOT asking you to pay for any of the applications or sites, many of which do have pro accounts that give you increased storage or additional capabilities.

• Google Apps – Includes access to Picasa, Drive, Hangout, Youtube, Keep, and others.

• Dropbox – Cloud based storage

• Evernote –clip articles, images, documents from the web, as well as photos and voice memos on the mobile apps and have them all stored and tagged in one place.

• Simplenote – a cloud based note app that has mobile apps as well as browser extensions that allow you to keep all sorts of text notes synced and available.

• Wordpress.com – we use Wordpress installations throughout 3CSN’s web properties, Similar to Google or Facebook, their account can be used for all of their products (Simplenote was just acquired by Automattic, the holding company of Wordpress)

• Mural.ly – this is a idea board type of site. Members of your team can add videos, text, pictures (basically anything to your Murally “room.” Great for brainstorming and organizing ideas (which we do often.)

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4. Please bring headphones to use with your laptop. Earbuds work and can be purchased at stores like Target for $10.

5. We will be working with photos and video throughout the course of the week. If you have smartphone (iPhone, Galaxy, or similar) become familiar with how to take pictures and film with you phone and how to transfer these from your phone to your laptop.

It is very important that you join the Facebook group (it is a private group). You will find there more information and can have your questions answered (about all things BSILI—not just technology).

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THE UCLA CONFERENCE CENTER AT LAKE ARROWHEAD

The UCLA Conference Center at Lake Arrowhead is located at 850 Willow Creek Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA, 92352. The telephone number for the Front Desk is 909-!!337-!!2478. Website: uclaconferencecenter.com

Arriving Airport

Note: Each BSILI Participant has up to $300.00 reimbursement for transportation costs available. You must have all original receipts and will need to fill out a 3CSN Travel Reimbursement Form that will be provided.

The following companies offer service from Los Angeles International and Ontario Airports to the Conference Center. With advance notice all can carry and use snow chains during the winter months. Rates shown are subject to change. Call for current rate information and reservations.

Van/Shuttle

ACS American Chauffeur Services (909) 362-5649

Town Car up to 3 people: $110 from Ontario; $195 from LAX Email request in advance to acslimos@aol.com

Apex Transportation (800) 359-1800

From LAX and Ontario: $375 up to 7 passengers

Prime Time Shuttle (800) 733-8267

Rental Cars: There are several rental car companies located at Ontario Airport. You may want to coordinate with other BSILI participants about renting a car together.

Driving Directions from Southern California

From Los Angeles take I-!!10 East to I-!!215 North. Stay north past the 10 and bear right to the 210 (Mountain Resorts). Exit Waterman/Hwy 18 left lane and go left on Waterman. Once on Hwy 18 drive north for 22 miles to Lake Arrowhead turn-!!off (Hwy 173). Go Left on Hwy 173 for 2 miles to 4-!!way stop. Go Right on Hwy 173 for 4 3⁄4 miles to Willow Creek Road on left (If you pass North Bay Road you went too far). Left on Willow Creek Road 1⁄2 mile to entrance across from the lake.

From Orange County take I-!!91 East to merge into I-!!215 North. Once on I-!!215 North, stay north past the 10 and bear right to the 210 (Mountain Resorts). Exit

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Waterman/Hwy 18 left lane and go left on Waterman. Once on Hwy 18 drive north for 22 miles to Lake Arrowhead turn-!!off (Hwy 173). Go Left on Hwy 173 for 2 miles to 4-!!way stop. Go Right on Hwy 173 for 4 3⁄4 miles to Willow Creek Road on left (If you pass North Bay Road you went too far). Left on Willow Creek Road 1⁄2 mile to entrance across from the lake.

From San Fernando Valley/Pasadena take I-!!210 East. Exit Waterman/Hwy 18 left lane and go left on Waterman. Once on Hwy 18 drive north for 22 miles to Lake Arrowhead turn-!!off (Hwy 173). Go Left on Hwy 173 for 2 miles to 4-!!way stop. Go Right on Hwy 173 for 4 3⁄4 miles to Willow Creek Road on left (If you pass North Bay Road you went too far). Left on Willow Creek Road 1⁄2 mile to entrance across from the lake.

From Long Beach take I-!!605 North to I-!!210 East. Exit Waterman/Hwy 18 go left and Waterman turns into 18. Once on Hwy 18 drive north for 22 miles to Lake Arrowhead turn-!!off (Hwy 173). Go Left on Hwy 173 for 2 miles to 4-!!way stop. Go Right on Hwy 173 for 4 3⁄4 miles to Willow Creek Road on left (If you pass North Bay Road you went too far). Left on Willow Creek Road 1⁄2 mile to entrance across from the lake.

From San Diego take I-!!215 North to 210 East. Exit Waterman/Hwy 18 left lane and go left on Waterman. Once on Hwy 18 drive north for 22 miles to Lake Arrowhead turn-!!off (Hwy 173). Go Left on Hwy 173 for 2 miles to 4-!!way stop. Go Right on Hwy 173 for 4 3⁄4 miles to Willow Creek Road on left (If you pass North Bay Road you went too far). Left on Willow Creek Road 1⁄2 mile to entrance across from the lake.

Driving Directions from Ontario Airport

From the intersection of I-!!10 and I-!!215: Go NORTH on I-!!215 for 6 miles to fork. Bear RIGHT on 210; exit at Hwy 18 (Waterman Ave.). Go LEFT on Hwy 18 for 22 miles to Lake Arrowhead turn-!! off . Go LEFT to Lake Arrowhead on Hwy 173 for 2 miles to 4-!!way stop. Go RIGHT on Hwy 173 for 4 3⁄4 miles to Willow Creek Road on left. Go LEFT on Willow Creek Road 1⁄2 mile to entrance on right.

Parking

Parking at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center is free.

What’s available in the rooms

The rooms come in two-bedroom suites with private baths. Suites are furnished and each guest is provided with bedding, towels, shampoo, and soap. Each bedroom has a clock radio and each bathroom has a hair dryer. Irons are available upon request. There is no television; games are available at the front desk, and we can show DVDs in our main conference room.

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Dining Beverages

Coffee, hot tea, and cold water are available throughout the day in the main lodge and in our meeting rooms. Water and iced tea are served with lunch and dinner, and juice and other morning beverages are available at breakfast. Sodas will be provided at our evening receptions.

The Conference Center does not provide alcohol, but you may provide your own, and the wait staff will serve it to you. Bring it to the front desk to be labeled and stored. If you would like to place an order, plan to bring cash. You will have an opportunity to make arrangements to have it purchased and delivered at what we have been told are very reasonable rates.

Weather

Lake Arrowhead temperatures during June can range from the ‘60s to the ‘80s during the day and be in the ‘50s at night. Please plan accordingly.

Clothing

Bring comfortable, casual clothing appropriate for a mountain resort in early summer. Sneakers, swimsuits, and light jackets or sweaters are recommended.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided in the dining room on all full days. On the day of your arrival, a dinner will be provided. On the day of departure, breakfast and lunch will be provided. Breakfasts and lunches are served buffet style with a variety of food choices. Dinners are three-course, served meals. Be sure to save room for dessert, as it is provided at lunch and dinner!

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INSTITUTE AGENDA SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 2 3:00-4:00 PM CHECK IN 4:00–5:00 PM ICEBREAKER AND BSILI MEET AND GREET 5:00-6:00 PM INSTITUTE OVERVIEW AND REFLECTION ACTIVITY 6:00-7:30 PM RECEPTION AND DINNER 7:30-9:00 PM EVENING SESSION, plus gifts MONDAY, JUNE 3 DAY ONE: IDENTIFYING A SHARED PROBLEM & TELLING THE STORY 9:00 AM-5:00 PM DAY SESSION 5:30-6:30 PM SOCIAL/HAPPY HOUR 7:30- 9:00 PM EVENING SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 4 DAY TWO: CREATING A SHARED VISION OF THE POSSIBLE/EVALUATION AS INQUIRY 9:00 AM-5:00 PM DAY SESSION 5:30-6:30 PM SOCIAL/HAPPY HOUR 7:00- ?:00 PM EVENING FUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 DAY THREE: EVALUATION AS INQUIRY, CONT. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM DAY SESSION 7:30- 9:30 PM EVENING FUN THURSDAY, JUNE 6 DAY FOUR: DESIGNING THE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE 9:00 AM-5:00 PM DAY SESSION 7:30- 9:30 PM EVENING SESSION/AWARDS CEREMONY Friday, JUNE 7 DAY FIVE: ACTION PLAN PRESENTATIONS AND NEXT STEPS 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM 12:00 – 1:00 PM LUNCH AND DEPARTURE

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BSILI 2013 Participants Last Name First Name Email Wilson Dani DWilson@fullcoll.edu Costello Jeanne jcostello@fullcoll.edu Kominek Bridget bkominek@fullcoll.edu Zaiens Marie zaiensme@lamission.edu Luis Cindy luisca@lamission.edu Bonilla Diana bonilldi@lamission.edu Allen Michael allenmk@lamission.edu Fuller Heidi fullerh@arc.losrios.edu Hicks Diana HicksD@arc.losrios.edu Altounji Myriam mmaltounji@pasadena.edu Riojas Tomas TSRIOJAS@pasadena.edu Olivo Cynthia CDOLIVO@pasadena.edu Licciardi Anne LicciaA@scc.losrios.edu Hawthorne Julie hawthoj@scc.losrios.edu Gunder Paula pgunder@losmedanos.edu Goff Christina cgoff@losmedanos.edu Goodin Ruth rgoodinr@losmedanos.edu Toll Mary Rose mtoll@avc.edu Lubick Karen klubick@avc.edu Khan Shazia khanst@lahc.edu Brown Paula brownpf@lahc.edu Ohlaker JoNeen bugs.buni@verizon.net Vega Angelica vegaa@lahc.edu Quaas-Berryman Francie fquaas@cerritos.edu Reece Bryan breece@cerritos.edu Sanidad Mary Ann msanidad@gavilan.edu Sandler Scott ssandler@gavilan.edu Lozano Frances flozano@gavilan.edu Pittaway Daniel dpittaway@coastline.edu Lopez Vinicio vlopez@coastline.edu Masuda Walter wmasuda@yccd.edu Frederking Shawn sfrederk@yccd.edu Ruiz Fatima fruiz@yccd.edu Foster Valerie VSFOSTER@pasadena.edu Panella AC acpanella@pasadena.edu Beliz Tania beliz@smccd.edu Smith Chris smithchris@smccd.edu Villareal Henry villarealh@smccd.edu Zimring-Towne Joanna ZimrinJB@piercecollege.edu Grigoriants Natalia GrigorN@piercecollege.edu Dean New JohnsoAL@piercecollege.edu Vo-Kumamoto Tram tvokumamoto@chabotcollege.edu Novak Jan jnovak@chabotcollege.edu Gibson Donna dgibson@chabotcollege.edu Kunkel Deonne dkunkel@chabotcollege.edu Genera Sandra sgenera@chabotcollege.edu

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DeWit Tom tdewit@chabotcollege.edu Corcoran Marcia mcorcoran@chabotcollege.edu Plaza Becky bplaza@chabotcollege.edu Servais Lauren lservais@santarosa.edu Lange Sami slange@santarosa.edu Collier Li lcollier@santarosa.edu Nieves Carmen cnieves@swccd.edu !!Norris Clare norrisc@wlac.edu Apigo Mary-Jo apigomj@wlac.edu Russell Timothy russeltm@wlac.edu !

See you up on the mountain!