TOPIC

DISCUSSION

FOLLOW-UP

Introductions

Route Matrix

Changes/Additions to Agenda

Gary Mendenhall welcomed all participants to meeting.  Region contact matrix was routed.

One topic was added to the meeting agenda.  Dr. Hazel Hill added discussion of the Tech Prep Regional Coordination Project.

System (Chancellor’s) Office Reports

Career Technology Education

Jeanine Schoemer, Project Monitor for the Central Region Consortium, provided two handouts, The CTE October 2006 Update and the Career Technical Education Unit, October 2006 Report.  She asked meeting participants to review the October 11, 2006 memo from Jose Millan, Vice Chancellor, on the subject on Payment of Perkins Allocations.  There has been a change in the reimbursement process.  If quarterly reports are not received by the System Office by the due date, colleges will have to wait until the next quarter for their funding.

To receive a copy of these handouts, contact Sue Clark at clarks@yosemite.cc.ca.us.

System Office Report

Economic & Workforce Development Unit

Teresa Parkison, Specialist, provided EWD Program Update.  She announced that they are redoing the online data collection system and anticipate that it will be up and working by November 1, 2006.  The EWD program also anticipates online reporting for quarterly financial reports.

Higher Education & Workforce Development Work Group Action Plan Report

George Boodrookas, Dean of Community & Economic Development, Modesto Junior College, and Carole Goldsmith, Director, West Hills Community College District, reported.

George Boodrookas provided background on work group activities and stated that objectives of the Work Group are vital to the Central Valley.  He provided a copy of the Strategic Action Plan for each meeting participant. In addition, George presented a letter the Work Group has drafted to Governor Schwarzenegger.  The letter applauds the initiative taken by the Governor to establish the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley and offers the support of the community colleges in the Central Region.  George asked the Region to review the letter and to endorse it. 

A MOTION was made by Larry Dutto, Dean, College of the Sequoias, to support the letter on behalf of the colleges of the Central Region Consortium.

Discussion followed.  Harry Gossett commented that a letter from separate groups might be more effective than one from the Central Region.

SECOND.  Motion by Harry Gossett, Vice President, Merced College.

Unanimous approval.

George encouraged all to watch the activities of the Partnership.

Hazel Hill asked that the names of other work groups be posted to the Web.  George agreed to send the information to Sue Clark.

George Boodrookas to send the names of the other work groups to Sue Clark.  Sue will post to region Web site.

Gary Mendenhall to Sign letter to Governor Schwarzenegger.  George Boodrookas to mail letter.

Tech Prep Regional Coordination Project RFA

Hazel Hill, Dean, San Joaquin Delta College

Dr. Hill discussed San Joaquin Delta College’s intent to apply for the DOE Tech Prep Grant.  RFA specifications require only one application from each region.  Dr. Hill asked campuses to contact her with regard to the RFA.  Meeting participants indicated support for San Joaquin Delta College’s application. George Boodrookas, Dean at Modesto Junior College, asked that Dr. Hill work with their campus Tech Prep director.  She agreed.

Center Report:

BioScience Center, Gavilan College

Sherrean Carr announced that Karen Ackland is the new director for this Center.  Center goals include collaboration with the colleges in the Region with the intent of building college programs.

Ms. Carr stated that Fresno City College offers a BioTech course and that Merced College offers a comprehensive program.  She needs to know what assistance the colleges need.  The Center can advertise the college programs and provide supplies.

Center Report:

Center for International Trade Development, Merced College

Jeanette Benson, Center Director, shared that a Business of Details video is available to introduce international trade to college staff.  She will be making presentations in the future.  Contact Jeanette if you would like to request a presentation for you college.

Center Report:

Center of Excellence, Modesto Junior College

George Boodrookas said the first item of business is to ask what the colleges need from the Center.  He further stated that Modesto JC would hire a contractor now to set up the Center.  A permanent Director will be hired in January 2007.

Dr. Hill asked that the COE implement some of the ideas that came out of the 2005-2006 Industry Summits on construction and food manufacturing.

Jeanette Benson asked for COE abstract and that the Center share current trends and needs of business in the Region.

Larry Dutto asked that a more developed search engine for the www.trainine4me.com site be set in place.  George indicated that the COE grant could purchase the time of a Web person.

Contact COE for Summit follow-up, COE abstract and environmental scans.  Regional Consortium to initiate email message to George Boodrookas.

CCCAOE Board Report

Gary Mendenhall announced that the CCCAOE awards applications would be posted to the web site by Monday, October 23, 2006.  They are due December 7, 2006.

Email Sue Clark if you would like to nominate a legislator for an award.

Stand Alone Approvals – Legislation passed and will be effective the end of the year. (Stand Alone – does not belong to a certificate or degree program)

Call for Presentations for the Spring 2007 conference in Sacramento are DUE DECEMBER 7, 2006.  Spring conference will be March 14-16, 2007.

The Central Region would like to recommend a WorkKeys panel for the spring conference.  Panel members to include:  George Boodrookas, Nancy Stewart, and John Means.  In addition, a WIB strand is being planned for the Thursday of this conference.

The Central Region will help host the spring conference.  This means that we will be asked to provide door prizes and workshop hosts.

Fall 2007 conference is planned for October 9-12, 2007 at the Doral Princess Hotel in Palm Springs.

Gary asked for recommendations for the SPLASH page.

Gary announced the upcoming Workforce Leaders Institute at the UCLA Conference Center at Lake Arrowhead.  The conference brochure was made available to all participants.

 WorkKeys / DACUM

The region’s September 28, 2006 workshop was well attended.  Attendees had asked that a follow-up discussion occur on October 19, 2006.  Gary Mendenhall asked for region input on the WorkKeys concept.

George Boodrookas stated that Modesto JC is in the process of asking their curriculum committee for the acceptance of applied math and reading for understanding courses.  If courses pass curriculum, George would like to share what they did and what was approved with the Region.  They are trying to create a model similar to the once that was approved statewide for retail management several years ago.

Hazel Hill asked that we look at WorkKeys in curriculum for both short-term and non-credit courses.  George Boodrookas stated that several colleges are already moving in that direction.

Larry Dutto asked that the Region get together.  He asked that we have a profiler for each campus at the June Planning Retreat.  Conversation should start with Work Ready Certificate.  Committee formed.  Committee member names listed in follow-up column.

Agenda for Planning Retreat:  Work Keys Profiler

Schedule meeting of Work Keys work group.  Contact:  Marilyn Behringer, George Boodrookas, Stephanie Atkinson-Alston, Larry Dutto, Anne Cremarosa, Jim Chin, Jim Bonstein, Carlos Diniz, Carole Goldsmith.

Discovery SLO Gold!  Student Learning Outcomes Showcase

March 9-10, 2007

Hosted by the Central Region Consortium and Columbia College

Gary Mendenhall stated that a region meeting devoted to SLOs was one of the priorities for the region in 2006-2007.  Discussion followed.  Participants asked teams to include academic faculty.  Meeting will include sharing and training on assessment.  Gary shared two books that he is using at Columbia College.  (Classroom Assessment Techniques:  A Handbook for College Teachers AND Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio:  A Guide for Success.  A copy of each book will be provided to each college in attendance at the March 9-10, 2007 meeting.

The Consortium Office is working to put together a Friday/Saturday meeting that would allow for travel time to the area and give people plenty to explore during their free time.

Special Populations Workshop

Joint Special Populations Advisory Committee

Sue Clark, JSPAC Co-Chair, provided handout and reviewed content for 2006-2007 JSPAC workshops.  She indicated that one workshop was available to our region at no cost and asked administrators to contact her if interested in scheduling the workshop at their college.

Professional Leadership Development Funds

Sue Clark provided handout detailing the process for colleges to apply for, and receive, a maximum of $1,000 in funds to support the development of leadership. 

This year the Consortium office is requiring additional reporting from colleges receiving the funds.  A mid-year and end of year report form will be required.  The form will be emailed to the lead vocational education administrator, and the form must be returned to the Consortium office by the due date.  The Consortium Office will monitor this process to ensure accountability for reporting purposes and to make the process simple for the colleges.  Contact  Sue Clark to receive instructions for requesting these funds.  Deadline to request is January 26, 2007.

New Program Approval

Endorsement Vote for Application received September 28, 2006 from Merced College.

Early Intervention Assistant Certificate, TOP Code 1305, Merced College.

Motion to approve by Larry Dutto, College of the Sequoias.  Seconded by Stephanie Atkinson-Alston, West Hills College Lemoore.  Unanimously endorsed.

Gary Mendenhall, Chair, to sign original program application.  Central Region Consortium Office to mail original application to Jim Bonstein, Merced College.

Training4Me.com Web site

Post cards to promote the Web site were distributed.  Colleges were encouraged to distribute the cards to business and industry.  As colleges participate in Job/Career Fairs, contact the Consortium Office for additional cards.