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At Bakersfield College, the first CLIPs were formed through informal contacts after an extended period of working out the relationship between InSites and Bakersfield College concerning how the pilot study would be conducted. The members of the first round of CLIPs were a mix of recognized leaders on campus and people who had little college involvement. InSites and Bakersfield College faculty and administrative leaders considered how to best ensure success initially by developing a positive reputation for CLIPs from the beginning. The chairs of various departments were contacted to let them know about the opportunity and arrange a time to meet with interested faculty. The Coordinating Committee considered how best to position the CLIPs in order for them to be successful. One part of the approach was to position CLIPs to support (not interfere with) department plans and activities.

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