Tentative Agenda

Second Annual Economic Development Summit

Thursday, September 23, 2004

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant, 24505 West Dorris Avenue, Coalinga

Intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 198

Visit www.harrisranch.com to secure the lowest lodging rates online.

Complimentary working lunch will be served.

AGENDA:

10:00 a.m.  Introductions and Goals

10:30 a.m.  College presentations will provide a look at the benefits and challenges faced when vocational education and economic development entities work together.  Presentations from:

Carlos Diniz, Associate Dean at West Hills College Lemoore

Kd Knudson, Dean of Vocational Education and Economic Development at Bakersfield College

Larry Rathbun, Dean of Vocational Education at West Hills College Coalinga

Bill Scroggins, Interim President, and George Boodrookas, Dean of Economic & Workforce Development, Modesto Junior College

11:30 a.m.  The Grand Affair - Networking Lunch to include Harris Ranch Choice New York Strip Loin and more!  

12:15 p.m.  "Getting It Done" with Economic & Workforce Development (EWD) Program support.  EWD Center and Initiative Directors will provide an overview of services available to regional college clients, access information, and lead time required to access services.  In addition, each presenter will highlight at least one successful joint project or accomplishment with an on-campus program.  Benefits, steps taken to accomplish the project, challenges encountered and solutions to the challenges will be shared.

Presentations from:

Advanced Transportation & Technology (ATT):  Peter Davis, Statewide Initiative Director and Roger Teschner, Center Director at Fresno City College

Workplace Learning:  Bob Cumming, Statewide Initiative Director; Susan Scaffidi, Center Director at Bakersfield College, and Robert Vincelette Center Director at Merced College

Central Valley REBRAC:  Ann Boyce, Center Director at Bakersfield College

Multimedia & Entertainment:  John Avakian, Statewide Initiative Director

Organization Development/Center of Excellence:  Elaine Gaertner, Statewide Initiative Director, and Peter DeArmond, Center Director, Bakersfield College

Small Business Development Centers:  Gillian Murphy, Center Director at San Joaquin Delta College

Regional Health Occupations:  Kathy Schrader, Center Director at Hartnell College

Centers for International Trade Development (CITD) - Sheila Herb, International Trade Assistant, Merced College

Applied Biotechnology Center:  Rich Gillis, Associate Dean at Gavilan College (tentative)

1:45 p.m.  Small group activity led by Catherine Swenson, Statewide Initiative Director, Contract Education - North

2:30 p.m.  Next Steps

3:00 p.m.  Adjourn