Agenda for Thursday, November 13, 2003

PULLING TOGETHER

and other SMART MOVES in challenging times. . .

an Economic Development Summit for the Central Region at Harris Ranch Inn, North Ballroom, 24505 West Dorris Avenue, Coalinga, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TRAVEL & LODGING EXPENSES TO BE REIMBURSED

by the CENTRAL REGION CONSORTIUM - DETAILS BELOW!

REGISTER ONLINE at www.crconsortium.com by November 7, 2003.

TIME

ACTIVITY

FACILITATOR

10:00 am

Introductions

Gary Mendenhall

10:15 am

Summit Goals

Catherine Swenson

10:30 am

What is working?  Win/Win scenarios with specific examples from the Central Region . . .

Presentations from:

Perioperative Nursing Training Collaborative          Hartnell College                                                            Presenters:

Kathleen Schrader, Director, Regional Health Occupations   Resource Center (RHORC)

Frances Bullman, RN, MSN, CNOR, Program Manager

Vocational Education, Workforce Development, Training, & Economic Development Team (VEWTEC )            Modesto Junior College                                                     Presenters:

Dr. Bill Scroggins, VP of Instruction

Dennis Gervin, Dean of Instructional Services

George Boodrookas, Dean of Community &                             Economic Development

Judith Monast, Corporate Training Manager,                         Workforce Training Center

Gary Mendenhall
11:00 am

Regional Workforce Needs Survey:  Summary of Results

Susan Scaffidi

Suzanne Lewis

11:30 am

Time for a Real Meal - Another SMART Move!

  • Networking Luncheon

  • Gathering Ideas from Morning Session

The Grand Affair Buffet Luncheon offering a selection of  Harris Ranch choice beef and grilled chicken

 

12:30 pm

Break-Out Sessions:  What's not working?  Overcoming Barriers and Solving Problems

Catherine Swenson, Susan Scaffidi, and Team of Facilitators

1:30 pm

Break - Dessert

Catherine Swenson

1:45 pm

Break-out Session Reports

Catherine Swenson

2:15 pm

Next Steps:  Strategies for the Future

Catherine Swenson, Susan Scaffidi, Judith Monast

3:00 pm

 Adjourn  

During the June 2003 Central Region Consortium Planning Retreat, a brainstorming session was devoted to the topic of increasing collaboration between (if you will allow the distinction) traditional vocational education and economic development entities.  The outcome of that session was the creation of a Summit.

The purpose of this Summit will be to bring together regional economic development and vocational education entities to discuss opportunities to collaborate.  During the Summit participants will address:

·         “advantages and disadvantages of working together;

·         clarification of who we are;

·         creation of a message for business / industry to increase their support/involvement beyond traditional involvement with advisory committees;

·         increased awareness of the resources and activities at each college;

·         win/win scenarios with specific examples; and

·         ways to collaborate in the future”.

The agenda for the Summit has been created in collaboration with both entities to facilitate discussions related to these topics.  Given the uncertainty of resources in the near future, I strongly encourage you to aggressively solicit participation of those individuals in your institution/unit who are most impacted.

If needed, the Central Region Consortium will reimburse Summit travel expenses for each participant.  Lunch will be provided.  For those with extended travel time to Coalinga, lodging for one night at Harris Ranch Inn will also be reimbursed by the Central Region Consortium.  Lodging reimbursement rate not to exceed $116 single occupancy room rate, plus tax.  PARTICIPANTS ARE TO SECURE OWN LODGING.  Ten percent discount given for reservations secured via online registration at www.harrisranch.com. Toll-free telephone number is 1-800-942-2333. TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT forms will be provided during Summit. ORIGINAL RECEIPTS are required for reimbursement. 

DIRECTIONS TO HARRIS RANCH:

Traveling North or South on Interstate 5, look for exit signs to State Highway 198 and Coalinga. Harris Ranch is easy to see right from the highway, on the Southeast side of the I5 exit ramps.

QUESTIONS:  Contact Sue Clark, Coordinator, at clarks@yosemite.cc.ca.us, for further details.  We look forward to your participation!  Have a safe trip!
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