TOPIC

DISCUSSION

FOLLOW-UP

Introductions/Welcome by Gary Mendenhall

18 participants introduced.

SBA Plan Update:

Terry Plett, SBA Director

George Boodrookas, Dean of Ec Dev, Modesto JC

Helen Sullivan, UC Merced

SBA is no longer managed by Trade & Commerce.  Six regions have been developed.  Central Region covers 15 counties, directed by UC Merced.  San Joaquin Delta College is in northern region, directed by CSU, Chico.

A $1.9M grant for 1.5 years exists.

Discussion followed.

CCCCO Report

Shelia Bollenbech, Specialist, Economic Development Unit

Sheila reminded group that final reports are due October 30, 2003.

With new governor and new chancellor, uncertainty about future exists.

Layoff notices will be issued next month to 22 CCCCO staff.

CCCAOE Board Report

Gary Mendenhall, Region VP

The Central Region will be featured on the SPLASH page of the CCCAOE website in December 2003.  We will submit a 50 word summary highlighting an event, to include photos.  It was recommended that we highlight the November 13, 2003 Economic Development Summit.

The Spring 2004 CCCAOE Conference will be held at the San Franciso Holiday Inn in the financial district, March 3-5, 2004.  This is two weeks earlier than usual and falls only one week after the February 26, 2004 region meeting at Modesto Junior College.  Participants agreed that the Feb. 26^th region meeting be rescheduled.  Gary will contact Dennis Gervin about rescheduling.

The Fall 2004 CCCAOE Conference will be held at the Long Beach Hilton October 6-8, 2004.

The Tech Prep Consortium may be receiving rollover funds from the CDE via the CCCCO, estimated at $10K per college.  In addition, the Central Region Consortium may receive a $140,000 augmentation to be used for regional Tech Prep. Activities.  It is estimated that $10K per college will be allotted.   When grant augmentation face sheet is received, we will have regional discussion to devise a mechanism to utilize the funds for directed activities.

Hazel Hill reported that SJ Delta College is working on several DVDs that focus on career preparation.

The Central Region VP position on the CCCAOE Board is open for nominations. Submit your name to Sue Clark if interested in having your name placed on the ballot for this elected position. Gary Mendenhall currently holds this position.  He encourages others to become involved but is willing to retain the position if no one in the region is interested.

Future agenda to include discussion of delivery mechanism for augmentation funds should they be realized.  An additional meeting of the Central Region Consortium may be scheduled for this purpose.

Gary to contact Dennis Gervin about rescheduling the February 26, 2004 region meeting at Modesto JC, possibly to April 2004.

Submit nominations for CCCAOE Central Region VP to Sue Clark, clarks@yosemite.cc.ca.us.

CCCEWD Report

Catherine Swenson, Director

Northern California Contract Education Practitioners

Catherine provided handout summarizing recent EWD activities and budget proposal.  System proposal is to have EWD funded at $35.8 M.  Regional Centers took a $5M cut this year.  New proposal includes restoration of those funds.

WorkPlace Learning Resource Center

Susan Scaffidi, Director

Bakersfield College

Susan reported that 120 employer surveys have been distributed throughout the region in preparation for the November 13, 2003 Economic Development Summit.  So far, 10 percent have been returned.  The biggest message is that the survey is serving as a marketing tool to promote the colleges.  It is anticipated that survey responses will show opportunities/trends in industry.

Statewide Advisory Committee Reports:

Special Populations

Sue Clark, Coordinator

Family & Consumer Sciences

Sue Clark, Committee Member

In response to a question regarding the availability of special population mini-grants for 2003-2004, Sue replied that the mini-grants will not be funded by the CCCCO this year.

Sue provided Quarter 1 JSPAC activity report, outlining website revisions, SERVE library promotion, Non-Trad Careers 101 online course, and statewide conference.   Conference flyers were distributed to all CCCAOE participants.

Sue shared information regarding upcoming FCS professional development activities, promoted the FCS website (www.cccfcs.com), and shared details regarding the 2003 revision of the FCS Program Plan.  It is intended that this document be used to facilitate articulation and program planning as it clearly outlines the goals and new/emerging career paths for each of the six FCS program areas.  The Program Plan document and DVD will be mailed to each FCS voc ed dean and program manager soon.  It can also be downloaded from the FCS website.

Mail JSPAC conference flyers to colleges not represented in region meeting (Sue)

Instructional Program Improvement Resource Guide

Schedule Training

Gary Mendenhall

Email from Mike Moyers outlining proposed training was distributed.  Discussion followed. No training date scheduled.  Concern expressed with regard to the quality of the training being offered.   Interest level not high.

Determine interest in training and schedule date(s), as requested.

Upcoming Events

Gary Mendenhall

Gary will review Consortium budget and then advise region of availability of professional development funds for faculty in 2003-2004 and/or funding to support attendance at annual planning retreat.

Pulling Together and other SMART MOVES in challenging times scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003 at Harris Ranch Coalinga.  Register online at www.crconsortium.com by November 7, 2003.

Annual Planning Retreat at Hotel Pacific, Monterey, June 16-18, 2004.  Details available online.

Determine funding for support of professional development for faculty and / or annual planning retreat travel support.