This morning I managed to pass the Security+ SY0-301 exam. While it was not the sort of score I hoped for (an 809/900), anything better than a 750 is a passing score (see exam score report below). Truth is I did very little studying for the exam, and found the exam simulations quite challenging (and actually not very good in what they were testing). This was my third time taking the certification exam (I took the original SY0-101 and then the SYO-201 while they were the active exams for this certification).

 

Enough with that effort. I’m going to start working on seeking a position with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, that relates specifically to their “Doing What Matters” program. The position title is “Deputy Sector Navigator” (DSN), for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Digital Media (DM) sector. This position is regionally based, with my region encompassing the “Greater Sacramento Area,” which includes eight (8) community colleges. The goals associated with this positions are identified in the website and on the documentation relating to the grant application.  My hope is that I can make a real difference as I attempt to cross district and college boundaries and talk to other faculty about collaborating in a manner that both respects academic freedom but recognizes that through a collaborative approach to curriculum we can achieve better student outcomes and teach “job ready” employable skills.

If I am accepted for this role, I plan to maintain my faculty connection with Sierra College, teaching a reduced load (20%) and continuing to serve on its curriculum committee. Both of these efforts are I believe key to success in the new position in that I maintain a level of credibility among my faculty colleagues (being faculty) and I can use Sierra’s curriculum committee as a vehicle to promote change.