Monday, July 21, 2008, 1:15 PM–2:15 PM
Keywords: Impact of Policy Changes ( State, Local, Federal)
Stimulating and Sustaining Regional Economies Through Workforce Development
Presenters: Peter Blake, Vice Chancellor, Workforce Development Services, Virginia Community College System; Marcia Harrington, Director, Institutional Research, Virginia Community College System
Today, we face changes in our economy and in our demography that challenge our conventional view of higher education. State and regional economies are struggling, industries are moving off shore, and the workforce is aging. Meanwhile the U.S. is falling behind other industrial nations in educational attainment. Higher education often is seen as the key to intellectual and economic progress. Workforce development, particularly in a community college setting, is a near-immediate response to these emerging trends. Learn more about what workforce development means, how it does its work, and how it stimulates change and improvement in regional economies.
TAGS: Academic Planning; Partnerships; Town Gown; Community College

Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 2:15 PM–3:15 PM
Keywords: Strategic Planning Models
From Strategic to Operational Planning: A Case Study
Presenters: Jack P. Calareso, President, Anna Maria College; Andrew O. Klein, Dean, Student Affairs & Retention, Anna Maria College
Most institutions are able to develop a strategic plan. But the implementation of the plan will only occur if an operational plan is developed with a clear identification of outcomes, accountabilities, financial implications, timelines and an assessment plan. At multiple institutions, the presenters have developed a process and a system to translate the strategic plan into a dynamic operational plan that drives performance objectives and assessment measures for the entire institution. The process and samples from the operational plan will be shared in this case study.
TAGS: Performance Measures; Operational Planning; Integrated Planning; Teaching Focused;Community College

Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 2:15 PM–3:15 PM
Keywords: Sustainability
We Made It Smaller and Better: It's a Green Success
Presenters: Karen A. Cribbins-Kuklin, Associate Principal, Perkins + Will; Leta Stagnaro, Associate Vice President, Ohlone College; Douglas Treadway, President/Superintendent, Ohlone College
The Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology presented its vision to be a "College of the Future" at SCUP-40. The completed "Green" campus (LEED Gold, maybe Platinum) is a California community college designed to teach its academic focus as well as environmental stewardship through example, demonstration and inspiration. This Session presents the exciting outcomes to an ambitious vision and how collaboration between the College and its consulting team created an innovative outcome.
TAGS: Sustainability; Academic Planning; Facility Design; Teaching Focused Institution;Community College

Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Keywords: Miscl.Facilities/Shared /Various Types
Leveraging Athletics to Create a Competitive Edge at Community Colleges
Presenters: Valarie Avalone, Director/Planning, Monroe Community College; Richard J. Degus, Executive Assistant/President, Monroe Community College; Raymond L. Rudolph, Partner, Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP
Leveraging athletics and quality of campus life as a recruiting tool is a challenge faced by community colleges competing for students. This presentation explores how community colleges can enhance their recruiting efforts by constructing progressive athletic facilities that are capable of attracting students and athletes internationally. Specifically, the presenters will discuss the funding and construction of Monroe Community College's new PAC Center, a 53,000 square foot recreational/athletic training complex that features top-grade athletic amenities rarely found at community colleges.
TAGS: Student Recruitment; Facility Design; Teaching Focused Institution;Community College