State of the College August 26, 2013
August 28 th MLK – I Have a Dream Hotline between US and Soviet leaders goes into operation JFK signs ratification for nuclear test ban treaty JFK Assassinated Berlin Wall opens for 1 st time to West Berliners Approximately 104,000 Connecticut men and women served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War era 1962-75 1 st flight of Boeing 727 1 st edition of NY Review of Books 1 st Beatles Book sold out in one day Release of Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda Kingsman’s release Louie, Louie labeled obscene Bell telephone introduces push button phones
Reflections 2012-2013
Streamlined enrollment process Student enrollment coaches Targeted marketing plan Strategic scheduling Call center The Enrollment Management Committee: Peter Harris, Mike Stefanowicz, Charlene Tappan, Catherine Seaver, Chris Paulin, Regina Ferrante, Marcia Jehnings, Pamela Mitchell-Crump, David Nielsen, Ivette Rivera-Dreyer, Cynthia Zeldner, Florence Sheils, Natalie Durant, Georgette Hyman, Wanda Reyes-Dawes, Mehrdad Faezi, Anna Robertson, Sandra Palmer, Stephen Campiglio
$662,772 $3,926,471 2% 9% $17,063,180 41% $20,152,401 48% General Fund Appropriation Student Tuition and Fees Extension Fees
$1,300,985 $3,682,649 $2,926,931 3% Utilities 9% Transfer 7% Other expenses $3,081,640 7% FA $30,812,619 74% Personnel Labor Financial Aid Other Expenses Transfers
Maintain a balanced budget in FY2014 Maintain state-of-the-art information technology and infrastructure Invest in short- and long-term facility planning Build alternate funding sources/markets Limit refilling of vacant positions Implement energy savings initiatives Philanthropy Program growth Advocate for new funding formula Enrollment management strategies
Increased State In-Service enrollment over 37% & revenue by 64% New 5-axis CNC course in collaboration with CCAT Expanded credit-free to Vernon Senior Center and MCC on Main Expanded Excursions in Learning program and introduced a fall program. Annual 87% increase in enrollment (956 seats). 20% increase in winter intersession and 45% increase over two years Graduated first class of Veterinarian Assistant Certificate students Worked with State agencies for custom training so that they can, by statute, bypass the RFP process and contract directly with us
College readiness opportunities 1. Transfer process from a public community college to 2. a state university Students and faculty should be spurred to innovate, 3. learn, and teach in settings that foster entrepreneurism. Enhanced collaboration and partnerships between 4. the State’s higher education system and the private sector.
President Gray’s priorities for 2013 -14 Visit to MCC on Oct 15 BOR Team and Processes Transparent Budget “The Plan” SB 1240 and TAP Work with HSs Philanthropy Innovation and Excellence
Graduation rates Workforce development Governors’ Scholarships Affordability and access HED Reauthorization Act Pell grants: 3.3M students FAFSA Regulatory burdens “Student right to know” completion rates are distorted for cc completers: excludes “transfer out” Maintenance of effort funding provisions Obama proposal
Staffing shortages: faculty ratio, and student services Student advising Program marketing/website Public relations Recruitment/enrollment Resources/budget Unrestricted net assets
Academic excellence, innovation and program growth Student success and enrollment management Stewardship and philanthropy College culture and communications
New Interim Academic Dean Roadmap Project: Academic-Student Affairs joint venture through AAC&U Health and Life Science Career Initiative Grant $1.2 million: starting Year 2 of 3 New programs and teaching initiatives PA 12-40 pilots TAP – new subject areas identified for 2013-2014 General Education reform and Assessment continue Rigor remains a hallmark of Academic Excellence
Programs in process at BOR Health Science AS Degree Electronic Health Record Specialist Certificate Radiologic Science New proposals for 2013-2014 Interpersonal and Organizational Communication AA Degree Neurodiagnostic Technology AS Degree Adolescent and Geriatric Addiction Certificate
Manufacturing Enhance existing curriculum, based on National Institute for Metalworking Skills certification requirements. Partner with manufacturers to identify training locations with additional machinery. Collaborate with DOL and DOE to insure that the PMI program fulfills the educational requirements for state approved internships. Expand offerings to include online courses. Custom Training - A Sampling Provide police certification training for the State Marshals’ office. Provide ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) Certification training for up to 200 UConn employees beginning in the Fall 2013 semester. Provide food safety training to employees of the Dept. of Correction. Provide enhanced Certified Nurse Aide program for Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund.
MCC on Main Workforce Development Added courses for small businesses Added new programs and entrepreneurs Security Officer Training: Guard Microsoft Office Suite Card Certification Start and Grow Your Own Certified Information Systems Business: A Step by Step Security Professional (CISSP) Approach exam preparation Business and Entrepreneurship: Accelerated Certified Nurse Book Discussion Group Aide Superior Customer Service Skills Medical Office Assistant Grant Writing for Beginners
Innovation/ Annual Fund Other Funding Art Exhibition & Music Department Competition Mishi-maya-gat Big Draw Steps to sustainable food Excursions in Learning service Farmers’ Market Writing Contest Student Email Contest Global Issues Conference
Create pathways to address college readiness. Mentoring: STARS, B2B/S2S, FIRST, College Readiness Alliance, Math redesign, English pilots, Roadmap Create an integrated approach to student services Enrollment management: adults, online, advising, balancing integration of programs, modalities, scheduling, support services, clear processes
Effective year 1 implementation of GPA as a model school Increase NWEA scores by 4%/or CAPT by 4% Integrate common core standards within rigorous curriculum Increase the number of students participating in college courses Maintain the senior graduation rate, including the number of seniors attending 2- or 4-year colleges/universities
Six cardinal student success principles identified by Terry O’Banion . These C.I.P.F.E.R . principles are: C onnection I nescapable P rogram/Pathway F irst Semester E ngagement R esponsibility
Three learning communities Specialized orientation program this summer SuccessNavigator (ETS diagnostic assessment) Met with MCC student leaders Co-curricular programming Priority advising FIRST students will serve as FIRST mentors next fall
MCC’s project focuses on an interactive web-based tool that clearly defines a student’s academic pathway along with key success markers.
Balanced budget aligned with planning goals Ensure the resources to meet the college’s mission and goals Manage IT resources for currency in classrooms and to alleviate security risk Enhance facilities Foster a culture of philanthropy Enrollment management
STEWARDSHIP
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Phone system upgrade Data Center improvements Projector and AV upgrades, AST Computer classroom expansions Wireless AP replacement project Information security program improvements
East Lot: Improving Safety and Enhancing Accessibility for Our Students and the Community Over 260 New Parking Spaces Total Cost: $3,750,404 New Perimeter Road High Efficiency LED Lighting Enhanced Bus Drop-off Circulation Improvements Safety Improvements Future Charging Stations Green Initiatives New Traffic Patterns
Fire Suppression Project – SSC 100% of the wet system installed and tested Special dry system for IT main server room Two new HVAC units for the server room Energy Efficient Lighting Project 80% Complete Overall utility savings: $370K Boiler Replacement Project Replacement underway for 2 of 3 boilers
Leadership gifts to fund scholarships, as well as new focus on programs $125,000 from Dehn Foundation to name gallery at MOM $100,000 to name Entrepreneurship Center Evening of Fine Wines grosses over $235,000 Foundation assets top $4.5M Scholarships – nearly $200K to 200 students
Preparing for Tomorrow 50 th birthday giving Naming opportunities Focus on scholarships, programs Alumni giving Annual campaign Capital campaign Hall of Fame Evening of Fine Wines
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