Instructional Leaders Group Charter

The Instruction Leaders group is composed of administrators in the Academic Affairs Division who collectively are responsible for managing multiple programs and processes that serve students, staff, faculty, and wider community and support the College in meeting its mission. 

Facilitated by two members of the IL group with support from the VPAA, the purpose of this group is to:

1. Strengthen our collective ability to engage in evidence–informed planning, assessment, and improvement tied to the College’s strategic goals and priorities and reflected in the College’s Mission Fulfillment Process
2. Create opportunities for collaboration among teams working on similar initiatives and projects, particularly those tied to strategic goals and objectives and the MFR
3. Provide a collaborative professional learning space for administrators in Academic Affairs
4. Provide feedback to the VPAA with respect to emerging issues and concerns on campus

The Instruction Leaders group is guided by a commitment to follow our community agreements, including conducting our meetings in ways that facilitate collaboration and provide dedicated work time in alignment with the Institutional Effectiveness process and other College priorities.

adopted October 3, 2022

• Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Dean, Academic Pathways & Partnerships
• Dean, College & Career Readiness
• Dean, Guided Pathways
• Dean, Organizational Development & Extended Learning
• Dean, Workforce & BAS Pathways & Programs
• Associate Dean, Accessibility Resources
• Associate Dean, Workforce Education & BAS Programs
• Director, Academic Success Centers
• Director, Accessibility Resources
• Director, Adult Basic Education
• Director, Cohort Community Learning Programs
• Director, Continuing Education: Contract Training, Community& Personal Enrichment
• Director, Educational Technology
• Director, Institutional Research
• Director, Instructional Planning and Budgets
• Director, Library
• Director, Marine Science & Technology Center
• Director, MESA
• Director, Nursing & NAC Program
• Director, The Hub: Federal Way Education Center
• Director, Welcome Back Center & Special Projects
• Director, Workforce Education
• Director, Youth Re-Engagement & Academic Success
• Associate Director, Instructional Scheduling
• Associate Director, Office of Instruction
• Program Manager, Accessible Technology
• Program Manager, ELCAP
• Program Manager, Community & Employment Services/Future Launch
• Program Manager, Faculty Advising
• Program Manager, Learning & Teaching Center
• Program Manager, Transition Success Hub
• Placement & Testing Manager

Inclusivity

• Preserve psychological safety 
• Accessibility – Microphones, captions, physical access, owls, and other resources needed to engage a variety of needs to participate 
• Virtual experience should be as meaningful as in person
• Multiple ways to share information; not just verbally
• Be mindful of processing time; present and digest information in a variety of forms
• One voice at a time
• Mindfulness of participation; step up and step back
• Interrupt white supremacy –https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MipBJ5G6oNAMjXvsZ1rzZYIPLXSd-OUv 
• Facilitation with awareness of bias
• Fresh topics and group input to create agendas
• Icebreakers take into consideration different communication styles

Operations

• Clear agenda and related documents sent at least two days in advance
• Meeting notes with clear next steps sent out to attendees
• Follow through on action items
• Allow ample time to prepare if asked to present or facilitate a meeting
• Invite input on notes
• Assign homework when needed
• Snacks are great if possible
• Icebreakers that don’t take up too much meeting time
• Clearly defined roles: A facilitator, virtual facilitator (when possible), and note taker
• Appropriate tools, documents, and people are present in the meeting

Relationships/Communication

• Review principles of emergent strategies as needed https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kZp5GaUvDxMuZ74DYQEMdcRuzdaJocoH/edit 
• Practice trust and patience with each other
• Respectfully disagree; don’t yuck my yum
• Be present; actively engage
• Speak for yourself and speak your truth with care
• Confidentiality; what you hear stays here and what you learn leaves here
• Listen generously
• Laughter is okay
• Check your story and perceptions
• Ask for clarifications; questions are okay
• Willingness to keep the bigger picture in mind (or clarify what it is)