Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/06/27 - Written CommunicationF., rwoo f'• OL, � 4 What is the University Center at College of the Canyons? The University Center is a place: • Where students can earn Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees without leaving the area in which they live and work. • Where students can earn advanced certificates and professional s000° credentials. • Where businesses can send their employees to obtain the competencies and upscaling that they need to meet the skill demands of an ever-changing workplace. • That serves as a hub for economic development, civic engagement, conferences and events. • Located on the Santa Clarita Community College District's $:y Valencia Campus. I "1\1X' We Identified the Need It Was Clea r..Accessibility to Hipper Education! It became clear that we needed to find a way to provide easy �\ access to higher education by providing opportunities for students to earn Bachelor's and Master's degrees. • By 2020, 65% of all jobs in the economy will require postsecondary education — 35% of job openings will require at least a bachelors • Three of the fastest-growing occupations — STEM, healthcare professional, and community services — also have the highest demand : for postsecondary education and training. • The highest job growth post -recession has been for holders with a bachelor's degree or better. • Workers with postsecondary education earn 74% more than workers with a high-school diploma or less. • California will have one million fewer college graduates than it needs in 2025. The health of the economy will depend on our response to creating `+ accessibility. So, what were the possible options for our community to meet Higher Education Needs? • Build more CSUs and UCs Allow Community Colleges to offer Bachelors Degrees (SB850 did not exist then!) Drive people away from public colleges and universities towards private ones due to their flexibility (despite cost) • Bring upper division and graduate courses to Community College campuses and offer access to higher education degrees and certificates. • Build a University Center We asked ourselves... Why locate other colleges/universities on Community College campuses?�' It made sense and.... - • Builds on our history of serving local needs • Draws on local/regional resources (facilities, equipment, and already existing partnerships). • Encourages active involvement of businesses welcome and industries to be served. • Enhances educational access for "non- traditional" students. • Eliminates burdens of traffic, distance, ., logistics, and lost time at work.` We Looked at the Reality of Access California's Proximity to Public Universities • Less than one-quarter of the population lives within 10 miles of a UC and almost half do not live within 10 miles of a CSU. • Common sense led us to believe that "if education was within reach, access would be enhanced". When, we considered What are the Benefits of having a University Center on campus? University Centers remove barriers to higher education by making learning accessible to everyone and offering more flexible options for students. Some of the significant challenges students face include: • Work schedules .1 • Child care and family responsibilities • Travel/traffic/distance • Fewer transfer slots at CSUs and UCs • Balancing school and life responsibilities • Not having all of the required lower division credits accepted Additional Benefits of having a University Center on campus were clear University Centers: • Enhance completion by: ✓ Drawing on the strengths/specialties of multiple institutions. ✓ Using cohort models where students can attend via Fast Track and flexible scheduling. ✓ Dual enrollment while completing lower division courses. • Direct students to majors that are impacted at the provider college's physical campus. • Bring access to advanced degrees right in your area. • Generate revenue for the college. • Increase the business volume of the area in which the University Center is located. -qm'—"Y" A ; We then Identified Opportunities by asking what are the opportunities for COC and our community? • Create clear paths for our students while enhancing transfer possibilities and acceleration the time to degree. • Contribute to the development of the economy ✓ High Tech Business Incubator ✓ Employee Training Institute ✓ Institute of Teaching and Learning ✓ Fast Track Institute ✓ Small Business Development Center • Enable school district employees to access they need to complete teacher credential courses • Bring businesses together so that scaling up together is easier, natural and ongoing • Host job fairs and place people into well paying fields ���� What were the opportunities for CDC and our community? • Provide ongoing training for nurses needed by Hospitals (Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial and Providence Holy Cross) • Provide needed continuing education access for professionals across the spectrum • Create a permanent home for the Academy of the Canyons (Middle College High School) • Provide much needed meeting and teleconferencing facilities for local businesses • Create a life-long learning hub in Santa Clarita where people could pursue their goals and dreams -;;7 .44 %I. So, then we asked What are the Challenges? What barriers do we need to moue past? • There was no extra classroom space on the COC campus to add desired functional features. • There were no logical sources of funding. It had never been done before! (as we were reminded over and over again) ',7 What was the perfect solution for COC? Building a University Center on campus! • COC is the only public college in our area and it is geographically "isolated" due to traffic patterns depending on the time of day and traffic. ✓ UCLA is 35 to 120 minutes away ✓ CSU Channel Islands is 70 minutes away ✓ CSU Northridge is 30 to 60 minutes away Access to higher -education close to home encourages youth to pursue education beyond high school. Adult learners returning to school are especially challenged in pursuing their educations. Many are pursuing their education while still working full-time, making more flexible options increasingly more important. • A majority of COC students have an educational goal that includes transferring to a four-year university/college. • The population of Santa Clarita is well educated and competitive in an economy which is thriving and creating itself daily. How did the action plan? idea develop into an We started talking and touring! Began discussions in 1988 upon Dr. Van Hook's arrival at COC — CSUN indicated they were not interested. Restarted discussions in 1993 with new CSUN President — earthquake happened! Community expanded as did COC — 159% funded growth in 7Y2 years. • Resumed conversations 1999 between CEO and President of Newhall Land and Farming Company. • Research was done and site visits were conducted at: ✓ Metropolitan Community College, Harris, Texas ✓ Arapaho Community College District, Denver, Colorado ✓ Roanoke University Center, Roanoke, Virginia Developed plans on return trip from Texas on the back of a Southwest Airlines napkin over a beer and honey roasted peanuts! A Steering Committee was Formed • The steering committee was comprised of community and college leaders. • Numerous meetings of the Steering Committee were held to identify 'next steps" and keep the momentum going. • Operational and construction budgets were developed. • Project was presented to the public. • Community and Student surveys were conducted to assess the need and specific programs of interest. We asked the community... A Survey of businesses reaffirmed the University Center need. • In August 1999, a survey was conducted of 125 CEOs in the Santa Clarita Valley. • The response rate was 34% and confirmed the following: ✓ Over 90% of the respondents felt that a University Center would be important to the development of the Santa Clarita Valley. ✓ Nearly 56% of the respondents believed that a University Center would be important to the development of their workforce. ✓ Over 56% of the respondents felt that the access to higher education would be important to attract qualified professionals to live and work in the Santa Clarita Valley. More Universitiy Center Survey Results ✓ When asked about the training and professional development needs of their workforce both now in the next three to five years, over 95% of the respondents indicated a need for one or more Bachelor's Degree programs and over 88% indicated a need for one or more Master's Degree programs. ✓ Over 58% of the respondents felt that locating the University Center near a business park would be of benefit to them. ✓ Nearly 33% of the respondents indicated a need for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Accounting and Law topped the list of needs, although five respondents who indicated an interest did not specify their area of interest. Options were identified What were our options for creating our University Center? • Lease off -campus space Build on campus with all partners providing funding Build on campus, raise all the money. and, lease space to partners. We Identified and Evaluated Funding Options Exploration of potential revenue sources identified the following options: • College of the Canyons future bonds and COPS • Contributions from University partners • AOC funding from Wm. S. Hart Union High School District U N IV E R S IT Y RT • Local contributions from corporations and individuals • Partnership with Alfred E. Mann Foundation (Bio medical) • External foundation funding • Debt Financing • State and Federal Funding and Grants • Conducting a capital campaign We Assessed the Feasibility that people would support the "Dream" In early 2000. a fundraising feasibility study was conducted by the COC Foundation with the assistance of the Clements Group. • 98% expressed a favorable attitude toward administration • 81% expressed a favorable attitude toward faculty. • 98% (an overwhelming majority of these respondents) are favorable toward the University Center. and it will receive widespread support during a major gifts campaign. • A strong majority of the interviewees who offered opinions indicated they are favorable toward a major gifts campaign to be conducted on behalf of the College of the Canyons. • Those offering mixed or unfavorable opinions cited concerns over raising the tax base. Alm� �-.► More Feasibility Study Results • Only 6% of the respondents considered the $10 million goal too aggressive. • Interviewees identified over 80 potential donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 to $1 million over a five-year period. • Sufficient prospects with discretionary income were identified to indicate COC could achieve a significant goal during a major gifts campaign. • Over 70 individuals were suggested as potential campaign leaders. • 32 individuals were recommended as potential campaign general chairs. • 9 individuals were proposed as potential leaders for the internal campaign. • A significant majority of the respondents (84%) indicated they would or might participate in a campaign conducted on behalf of COC. • A significant majority of the respondents (96%) indicated they were willing or may have been willing to contribute to a campaign conducted in behalf of COC. A Decision was made! COC Foundation announced its decision to establish a Capital Campaign Plan To assist in executing the Capital Campaign Plan, a team of co- chairs is formed: • Tom Lee, CEO, Newhall Land & Farming • Lou Garasi, CEO, Gruber Systems Honorary Chair, Congressman Buck McKeon, was confirmed. Then, our Foundation Planned and Initiated a Capital Campaign Plan The Capital Campaign Plan included the following fundraising strategies: • Developed promotional materials, video, and website. • Kicked off a Family Campaign - solicited personal contributions from our "COC family" (faculty and staff) which yielded 99.9% participation. • Invited local leaders and businesses to step up and support the effort — resulting in large major pledges. • Secured approximately 500 individual contributions. • Conducted awareness and fundraising parlor meetings and visits. Another key element of the Campaign Plan... We Offered Naming Opportunities for Classrooms • Identified desired functional features: ✓ Multi -functionallobby ✓ "Smart" classrooms ✓ Live, interactive instruction from/to remote sites Offered naming opportunities for ✓ Meeting rooms ✓ Student Center ✓ Cafe ✓ Lecture Hall ✓ Teleconference Rooms ✓ 2 patios We Pursued Additional Funding Options • Local General Obligation Bonds: Measures C (2001) • Federal support was accessed via our congressman ($2.4 million) • William S. Hart Union High School District partnership was developed ($6 million) plus an THEECOHOMIC 1M4UE wifliam S. Hart Additional Funding — State GO Bonds We pursued State support [GO Bonds] — State Chancellor's Office • Asked — got a "no" • Educated CCCCO regarding the benefits of the project • Worked to incorporate an option to fund collaborative projects into statewide bond for collaborative projects • Submitted IPP on 10 days notice • Got funding and kept increasing it: -'Initially: $7 million ✓Ultimately: $21 million Then we... Commenced development of the list of majors/programs to be offered In order to identify specific majors to be incorporated into the Center's offerings, we surveyed our business partners again. Survey results identified "high demand" Bachelor's and Master's degree programs: • Computer Science • Business Administration COMPUTER SCIENCE • Executive MBA • Accounting • Teaching Credentials • Electrical Engineering xl"A, IA;11i!iiA=. , At the same time, we "tested' out our belief that if we built it — they would come! We Opened the Interim University Center (Proof of Concept) In January 2002, the Interim University Center was opened to: • Create and confirm demand • Introduce concept • Build groundswell of support • Work out glitches in the partnerships and operation of the "model" Because we had piqued the interest, we opened the Interim University Center Facility The 7.500 square foot Interim University Center, located on the COC campus between the Technical Building and the Classroom Village. housed the following: -� • 6 small classrooms • 3 large classrooms _ • 9 offices • Language/Computer Lab • Faculty Workroom & Student Snack Area The Interim University Center Programs included: • 33 Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degree and advanced certificate programs. • 6.667 students (single cohorts only) And we celebrated 1,282 graduates! We Broke Ground on a Permanent University Center on March 16, 2007 , 4 Ar OIL -Ado.� , And then... We Built It! University Center: 110,000 sq. ft. • Lecture hall with 105 seats • 20 classrooms/training spaces • 2 computer labs • 8 conference/seminar rooms of varying sizes • Video teleconferencing room • Student Center • Administrative Office • Cafe • Lobby/Event Center • A large meeting room/training space • Partnership Offices • Science and nursing labs... and more! The university Center is renamed Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook Universitv Center "The Board of Trustees recognizes that the University Center uniquely embodies her tireless commitment to enhancing access to education, to her belief in the power of dreaming big and never giving up, and to the premise that we, as individuals and institutions, become what we give ourselves the power to be." Michele Jenkins, President of the Board of Trustees If you can imagine it — y u can do it! Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center Ribbon Cutting Ur. Dianne(, 1;,.n4-1 Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook UNIVERSITY CENTER LEVEL 1 Academy of the Canyons (Middle College High Schoo(/ECHS) Main Entrance Conference Hall Food Service Area WO Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook UNIVERSITY CENTER LEVEL 2 Economic Development Division: • ETI • SBDC • AJCC • CACT Office • Entrepreneur Center WorkSource Center Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation University Center Classrooms UC Partner Faculty Offices Labs Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook UNIVERSITY CENTER LEVEL 3 Chancellor's Office University Center Classrooms �- Administrative Offices (Human Resources, Professional _ _ T Development, Payroll, Fiscal) UC Partner Faculty Offices Labs n�.atrpr T .rrr T F•W T 7 w 4 qr V 20 Operating Your University Center What factors should you consider? How Do University Center Programs differ financially from CSU Programs? • State supported CSU programs are: ,/Generally less expensive ($182 per unit) ✓Affected by state budget cuts • Private universities: ✓Are usually more expensive ($500 to $610 per unit) ✓Sometimes the same price, such as the Ed.D. (CSUN and CSUB) ✓Do not caps on enrollment How it works at COC • COC identifies programs needed and approaches partners who offer those programs. • COC selects only one university to offer each program (degree). • COC leases space for offices and hourly use of classrooms and labs to each partner. • The lease revenue funds operating costs. • Other rental revenue, such as business use, supplements lease revenue and is used for innovation at COC. • Joint marketing is conducted by COC and the partners. • University partners run their programs, including curricula and hiring of faculty. AIM, University Center Projected Revenue Aside from the benefits to students, a University Center will also produce revenue from activities such as Classroom rentals. The college of the canyons University Center is projected to make $260,000 in the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Below is a chart of the usage fees encompassed in this revenue: Total Operations Budget How it works operationally r YIew our orWnore for more Inlormallon. at your desk or on the go! r • Director for the University Center oversees day-to-day operations and develops partnerships to expand educational programs for the community. ✓Educational Partnership Agreement template is used ✓Strategic Plan and Business Plan were developed ,'Marketing Campaign was implemented -'Website was developed and is continuously updated. • Pricing structure for University Center room rental opportunities for community use is available • Open Houses for perspective students are hosted two times per year • Outreach plan to attract more students to the University Center is continuously carried out. • Part-time Outreach. Administrative. and Reception staff are trained and supervised. A/, Current University Center Partners • CSU Bakersfield • CSU Northridge • University of Laverne • Brandman University (Chapman University System) • National University Partners in the works: • Cal State Los Angeles • CSU Channel Islands Institutions who want in: • University of Phoenix u CENTERTY i .i•.i6ilie Current University Center Programs: 39 • B.A. Applied Studies • B.A. Social Science • B.A. Legal Studies • M.A Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy • B.S. Social Work • M.A Psychology, Professional Clinical Counseling • M.A. Leadership in Early Childhood Development • M.A Psychology, MFT & Professional Clinical Counseling • Doctor of Nursing Practice • B.S. Computing Technology • B.A Criminal Justice • Autism Certificate • B.A. Psychology Current University Center Programs • B.A. Communications • B.S. Ed. D. Leadership • B.A. Public Administration • B.A. Sociology • M.S.W (Social Work) • M.P.A. (Public Administration) • B.S. Nursing • B.A. Paralegal Studies • B.A. Sports Psychology • M.S. Criminal Justice • Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate • B.A. Business Administration • B.A. Education Studies • B.S. Child Development �%Ie Current University Center Programs • B.S. Organization Management • B.S. Accounting — 2 cohorts • M.B.A. (Business) • M.Ed. Educational Leadership • M.S. Leadership Management • M.S. Educational Counseling • M.Ed. Special Education • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential • Single Subject Teaching Credential • Pupil Personnel Services Credential • Preliminary Administrative Services Credential • Mild"Moderate Education Specialist Credential Additional Program We are Hoping to Bring On: • Clinical Lab Scientist Current Enrollment and Graduates Unduplicated Enrollments • January 2016 through December 2016: 1,323 • Undergraduate — 666 Graduate 657 Cumulative Graduations • January 2002 through December 2016: 2,804 • Undergrad —1,029 Grad — 1,775 Many students have completed more than one program. l The University Center is a Hub of Activity The University Center hosts dozens of meetings and events over the course of a year, such as: College Planning Team Meetings Foundation Board Meetings OER Summit Chancellor's Circle Breakfast Briefings Board of Trustee meetings Legislative Receptions Brown Act Workshops Power Broker Breakfasts Santa Clarita Valley Educational Leaders Meetings Leadership Session Workshops SCVEDC Executive Committee Meetings Audit Workshops Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner Honors Program Spring Showcase Retiree Celebration Dinner Donor Scholarship Reception Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society Induction Medical Lab Technician Pinning Ceremony ASL Interpreter Training Program Completion Ceremony Service Award Celebrations Women's Conference Job Fairs Oktoberfest Chancellor's Cabaret / COCf� ' Choir' The University Center is a Hub of Activity The University Center is a Hub of Activity r= 001, r I The University Center is a Hub of Activity .- �• -.- tteY � 4- � C s� FREE TEXTBO, ER you KIC-- save money access immedl:,: . • customized for your c!a- ,y p At • � i / All The University Center is a Hub of Activity Getting Started • Where do you need to begin? • What information do you need about your college? • What information do you need about your community? • What information do you need about local businesses? • What are the local considerations? • What information do you need about the local workforce needs? I Dianne Hook 7UTacT9T'v �T:7NTr-FUV Academy of the Canyons AOC is a partnership between the Hart District and College of the Canyons. It is a public middle college located in the University Center, and it provides 9th through 12th grade students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Featuring a more flexible and smaller learning environment, it allows students to explore individual interests through a greater range of classes within both the high school and college environments. WorkSource Center The WorkSource Center provides comprehensive services to both job seekers looking to find sustainable employment and employers seeking qualified candidates for their current or upcoming openings. Job seek- ers have access to a variety of self-service resources with support from career advisors including workshops, placement assistance, and training. Employers are offered customized assistance in filling their job openings from online job listings and pre-screening of candidates, to fully supported job recruitment events. Employee Training Institute (ETI) The Employee Training Institute has been providing job training skills to employees of local employers for more than 20 years. It is the goal of the ETI Division to be the business partner of choice for high quality, customized, convenient, and affordable training services. ETI delivers on site, customized training in most technical skill and business topics. Classes improve employee job skills to meet changing technologies, increase employee satisfaction and productivity, and provide businesses with the ability to meet changing markets. Instructors are subject matter experts in their arenas, and ensure that the training is practical and reflects current thought and best practices in each area of study. Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) The Center for Applied Competitive Technologies is focused on improving the global competitiveness of regional design and manufacturing companies. The CACT accomplishes that mission by providing advanced technology companies with technical consulting services to help them learn, compete and grow. It partners with the college's Employee Training Institute to deliver other technical training programs. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) The Small Business Development Center provides free one on one business consulting services with professional business advisors on all business issues including business expansion and start-up, marketing and sales tactics, business plan development, logistics, green manufacturing, finance, access to capital, loan packaging, accounting, human resources, employment issues, website development, e-commerce and government procurement. Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Division Representing the united effort of regional industry and government leaders, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) works to provide an integrated approach to attracting, retaining and expanding a diversity of business and industry in the Santa Clarita Valley. Workrce = CAC 7 �.rr._a.�.�� ..._ ®SBDC.. ' Dianne Hook UNIVERSITY CENTER University Center Five partner institutes offering more than 38 degree options enable students to earn bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificates and credentials, without leaving the College of the Canyons campus. This expansion of higher education has led to amazing accomplishments as students reach their goals. Total graduations "The University Center offers excellent opportunity, flexibility, and quality education in a convenient, comfortable, and friendly environment. Earning my Masters Degree at the University Center is one of the best decisions I have ever made. l recommend the University Center to anyone looking to pursue their education without ever having to leave Santa Clarity"- Xenia Avarca Partners & Programs Brandman University - B.A. Applied Studies - B.A. Legal Studies - M.A Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy - B.S. Social Work - Doctor of Nursing Practice - B.A Criminal Justice California State University, Bakersfield - B.A. Communications California State University, Northridge - M.S.W (Social Work) National University - B.S. Nursing - B.A. Sports Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate University of La Verne - B.A. Accounting - B.A. Business Administration - B.A. Education Studies - B.S. Organization Management - M.Ed. Educational Leadership - M.S. Educational Counseling - Single Subject Teaching Credential - Preliminary Administrative Services Credential "The University Center at COC has allowed me to bridge distances, both geographically and academically. I will always cherish the cutting edge place that has allowed me to explore the finest educational arenas, overcome my own challenges, fulfill my potential, and establish invaluable relationships within a nurturing setting." - Yasser Issa B.A. Psychology - B.A. Social Science - M.A Psychology, Professional Clinical Counseling - M.A Psychology, MFT & Professional Clinical Counseling - B.S. Computing Technology - Autism Certificate - B.A. Sociology - M.P.A. (Public Administration) - B.A. Paralegal Studies - M.S. Criminal Justice - M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis - Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential - B.S. Child Development - M.B.A. (Business) - M.S. Leadership Management - M.Ed. Special Education - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Pupil Personnel Services Credential BRANDMAN UniversitySLJ1V �7 III III h E XE X T CNA,MAN UNI VFFS1TY SYSTEM �o RT,1 R,ONR