Maricopa County Community College District Maricopa Community Colleges District Office Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor District Office: 2411 West 14 th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 Phone: 480.731.8100 Fax: 480.731.8502 Website: www.maricopa.edu Introduction The Maricopa County Community College District is a dynamic higher education system serving the educational needs of Maricopa County. Commonly referred to as the Maricopa Community Colleges, the organization consists of 10 fully accredited colleges, two skill centers and dozens of learning centers. These facilities serve more than 250,000 full, part-time, credit and non-credit students each year. The Colleges employ more than 5,400 full-time and adjunct faculty members annually. The Colleges provide a full range of academic services including many high quality academic, career and technical and personal interest programs. Students planning to transfer to university may earn the 35-credit hour Arizona General Education Core (AGEC) or one of the following transfer degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Business, Associate in Science, and specialized degrees in Elementary Education and Fine Arts. Numerous Associate of Applied Science degrees are designed for students seeking technical expertise or upgrading their skills. The District is the largest provider of workforce training in Arizona, with programs in such areas as health, technology, business, construction and more. Through its Center for Workforce Development, the District serves as a central resource for information about labor, economic and workforce trends and workplace issues. At the Maricopa Community Colleges, education is affordable and accessible, with courses in traditional classroom settings, via the Internet, and on weekends and evenings. The Colleges educate a diverse group of students, including about 58 percent Anglo, 17 percent Hispanic, 6 percent African American, 4 percent Asian, and 3 percent Native American. Students range in age from 15 to 91. More than half are women. The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation strives to support the educational dreams of students. Since 1977, the Foundation has awarded over $13.9 million in scholarships to more than 28,000 students. It supports the Achieving a College Education program, which focuses on minority and disadvantaged students, and annually hosts its Heroes of Education dinner and other fundraising events. Throughout its 44-year existence, the Maricopa Community Colleges have been an innovative leader in higher education. Challenges and Opportunities The District’s primary goal is teaching and learning in support of student success. To promote that goal, the District seeks to expand educational opportunities and access to higher
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Maricopa County Community College District Maricopa Community Colleges District Office
Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor District Office: 2411 West 14th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Phone: 480.731.8100 Fax: 480.731.8502 Website: www.maricopa.edu Introduction The Maricopa County Community College District is a dynamic higher education system serving the educational needs of Maricopa County. Commonly referred to as the Maricopa Community Colleges, the organization consists of 10 fully accredited colleges, two skill centers and dozens of learning centers. These facilities serve more than 250,000 full, part-time, credit and non-credit students each year. The Colleges employ more than 5,400 full-time and adjunct faculty members annually. The Colleges provide a full range of academic services including many high quality academic, career and technical and personal interest programs. Students planning to transfer to university may earn the 35-credit hour Arizona General Education Core (AGEC) or one of the following transfer degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Business, Associate in Science, and specialized degrees in Elementary Education and Fine Arts. Numerous Associate of Applied Science degrees are designed for students seeking technical expertise or upgrading their skills. The District is the largest provider of workforce training in Arizona, with programs in such areas as health, technology, business, construction and more. Through its Center for Workforce Development, the District serves as a central resource for
information about labor, economic and workforce trends and workplace issues. At the Maricopa Community Colleges, education is affordable and accessible, with courses in traditional classroom settings, via the Internet, and on weekends and evenings. The Colleges educate a diverse group of students, including about 58 percent Anglo, 17 percent Hispanic, 6 percent African American, 4 percent Asian, and 3 percent Native American. Students range in age from 15 to 91. More than half are women. The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation strives to support the educational dreams of students. Since 1977, the Foundation has awarded over $13.9 million in scholarships to more than 28,000 students. It supports the Achieving a College Education program, which focuses on minority and disadvantaged students, and annually hosts its Heroes of Education dinner and other fundraising events. Throughout its 44-year existence, the Maricopa Community Colleges have been an innovative leader in higher education. Challenges and Opportunities
The District’s primary goal is teaching and learning in support of student success. To promote that goal, the District seeks to expand educational opportunities and access to higher
education while giving taxpayers a good return on their investment.
The District strives to demonstrate excellence in all areas of operation, with particular focus on stewardship of public funds.
Long known as a strong supporter of accessible and affordable quality education, the District seeks opportunities to advocate for those goals.
As the largest provider of workforce training in Arizona, the District continues to look for partnerships with businesses to ensure a steady supply of skilled, well-trained workers.
The District has moved from a model of competition among its 10 colleges to one of cooperation.
The District continues to implement its plan to maintain existing facilities and build new ones that meet the growing needs of Maricopa County. Building plans are proceeding cautiously, taking into account the increased cost of construction in recent years.
The District continues to build upon its successful initiatives for community outreach.
The District is actively working to strengthen partnerships with business and community organizations.
Because university transfer continues to be one of the most important goals of its students, the District continues to work closely with the state’s universities to provide an easy transition for community college graduates seeking four-year degrees.
Facts-at-a-Glance
Maricopa Enrollment FY 2007-2008
Annual FT Equivalent Student1 68,192Annual Unduplicated Headcount2 217,364Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 118,665By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007
Full-time 30,153 25%Part-time 88,512 75%Total 118,665 100%By Gender Fall 2007
Female 66,425 56%Male 48,871 41%Undeclared 3,369 3%Total 118,665 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007
Resident 103,848 88%Out-of-County 2,925 2%Out-of-State 10,817 9%Foreign 1,075 1%Unknown Total 118,665 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007
Full-Time Instructors 1,499 27%Part-Time Instructors 3 3,964 73%Total 5,463 100%District Fund Sources FY2007-08 Tuition & Fees $179,405,736 State Aid (incl. Equalization) $68,732,300 Primary/Secondary Tax Levy $393,954,753 Restricted Grants $104,162,627 Bond Proceeds - Other $40,642,095 Fund Balance $98,798,327 Total $885,695,838 District Expenditures(All Funds) FY 2007-08 General Fund $474,893,640 Restricted Fund $98,900,362 Auxiliary Fund $63,019,908 Unexpended Plant Fund $124,268,175 Retirement of Indebtedness $76,679,773 Total $837,761,858 1 Annual FT Equivalent Student for 2007-2008 are preliminary unaudited numbers. 2 Students may be enrolled at more than one college during the time period. 3 Part-Time Instructors may teach at more than one college during the time period.
Maricopa County Community College District
Chandler-Gilbert Community College Dr. Maria L. Hesse, President
Chandler-Gilbert Community College serves the educational needs of more than 15,000 students annually in the Southeast Valley of metropolitan Phoenix. CGCC has two comprehensive campuses—the Pecos Campus and Williams Campus. The Sun Lakes Center serves the needs of mature adults. Major Accomplishments in 2007-2008
• CGCC was one of four colleges nationwide to receive the 2007 Campus Sustainability Leadership Award in the category of two-year institutions. Presented by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the award recognizes institutions that have demonstrated an outstanding overall commitment to sustainability in their governance and administration, curriculum and research, operations, campus culture, and community outreach.
• CGCC was again named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Of the nation's 1100 community colleges, approximately 50 community colleges were among the recipients.
• The CGCC Shared Futures team participated in the AAC&U Shared Futures Project. This grant supported a network of colleges and universities who worked together to incorporate global learning goals into general education programs and to prepare students for citizenship in a world of global change and interdependence.
• CGCC faculty participated in the National Project on Assessing Learning in Learning Communities.
• CGCC partnered with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, Chandler Unified School District, Seton Catholic High School, and ASU Polytechnic for the Creating Educational Opportunities (CEO) Program, a four-month business-mentoring program which pairs students with company executives who serve as mentors and provide insight into their area of business.
• CGCC partnered with the Chandler Unified School District to host “Destination College,” a summer school program for sixth graders from Title I elementary schools. During this three-week enrichment program, more than 100 students learned about various career fields, as well as attended classes covering computers, math, nutrition, wellness, and more.
• Faculty, staff, and students worked collaboratively to support CGCC’s college-wide co-curricular theme, SEE Your World, which asks students to critically examine social, environmental and economic issues both inside and outside the classroom. A calendar of events, nationally-known speakers, and panel discussions were held to support and enhance classroom learning by actively engaging students on campus and in the local and global community.
• Math faculty Dr. Scott Adamson was the recipient of the 2007 American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Adamson was among eight awardees from across the U.S. who were honored.
• English faculty Chris Schnick, was the recipient of the Maricopa Colleges Foundation Outstanding Employee award for 2007-08.
• Athletics director Jeff Mason was inducted into the Arizona High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.
• CGCC broke ground on Engel Hall, a new classroom building at the Williams Campus, using money from the 2004 bond election. Major Issues & Resolutions in 2007-2008
• A new Student Information System was implemented across the Maricopa Community College District, which includes student self-servicing options.
• CGCC developed a Biomedical Research Technology degree and expanded its existing Fire Science program in 2008 in response to workforce development needs in the Southeast Valley.
• CGCC and NAU partnered to offer a 90/30 degree in which students can take 90 credits through CGCC and 30 through NAU to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students can complete the entire degree without leaving CGCC’s Pecos Campus.
• Construction cost increases have continued to erode the value of the 2004 bond issue, causing the college to revise plans for facilities development.
Upcoming Issues for 2008-2009 • The discontinuation of the CGCC/ASU
Polytechnic co-enrollment partnership will negatively impact CGCC Williams Campus enrollment. CGCC will continue to expand course offerings at this campus, as well as increase marketing efforts to draw new students.
Facts-at-a-Glance
Chandler-Gilbert Enrollment FY 2007-2008
Annual FT Equivalent Student1 5,326Annual Unduplicated Headcount 15,101Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 10,277By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007
Full-time 3,011 29%Part-time 7,266 71%Total 10,277 100%By Gender Fall 2007
Female 5,535 54%Male 4,447 43%Undeclared 295 3%Total 10,277 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007
Resident 9,051 88%Out-of-County 452 4%Out-of-State 673 7%Foreign 101 1%Unknown Total 10,277 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007
Maricopa County Community College District Estrella Mountain Community College
Dr. Ernie Lara, President 3000 N Dysart Road, Avondale, Arizona 85392
Phone: 623.935.8000 Fax: 623.935.8008 Website: www.estrellamountain.edu Introduction Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) provides educational opportunities and workforce training for approximately 13,000 students annually. The College serves a burgeoning population of close to 300,000 residents in Western Maricopa County. Major Accomplishments 2007-2008
EMCC embarks on Learning College journey. “The Learning College concept captures a college’s commitment and journey to realign institutional priorities, policies, programs, practices, and personnel to focus on learning as the primary business of the college.” League for Innovation Site: (http://www.league.org/league/projects/lcp/index.htm)
Estrella Mountain was awarded a $2.8 million Title V - Strengthening Hispanic Institutions Grant. The actual value of the project will total approximately $3.2 million, of which 88% is federally funded and 12% from non-federal sources. The grant supports the Learning College journey by focusing activities on: 1) Improving learner preparation and success 2) Increasing student engagement campus-wide 3) Transforming and cultivating a learning climate and culture 4) Building and strategically aligning the endowment
The College awarded 397 associate degrees and 263 certificates.
Five full-time residential liberal arts and nursing faculty were hired
The Ninth Annual New Car Raffle raised more than $65,000 for student scholarships.
The Culinary Studies Program held its fourth summer Culinary Camp for more than 56 high school students. In cooperation with Western Maricopa Tech Prep, the program provides hands-on skills to individuals interested in working in a professional kitchen.
More than 127 K-12 students partici-pated in other summer opportunities including: Teen Law Enforcement Training Academy, Mars Academy, Building Structures, Lego Robots, Hoop of Learning, and ACE Capstone Leadership Project.
EMCC continues its commitment to diversity through a variety of inspiring, thought-provoking events, including, but not limited to, Black History and Hispanic Heritage Month.
The College held its third Media Arts Camp, a summer bridge program for West Valley high school students connecting artistic talent and vision with small business in the West Valley looking for assistance in marketing, advertising and even web design.
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) faculty winners included: Dr. Deborah Raffin, education faculty; Dr. Rachel Smith, biology faculty; and Bronwen Steele, biology faculty. Each faculty member has made significant contributions to the college including development of teaching programs and courses; serving as mentors to students;
active participation in campus activities, committees and clubs; and supporting their peers.
Major Issues & Resolutions in 2007-2008
The Maricopa Community Colleges continue to implement the 10-year capital bond program that provides EMCC $71 million in capital for Phase III projects.
The College updated its Emergency Communication Plan and installed multi-module communication devices that provide instant classroom notification, text messaging, electronic roadside communication, etc to students when the campus has to be closed or evacuated.
The College continues to explore opportunities to develop a performing arts center.
Overall enrollment continues to grow. The Youth market (24 and under) is still the largest population the college serves.
The next building in the college’s bond plan, Mariposa Hall, is being constructed to pass national LEED certification standards as the college continues to develop sustainability efforts.
Upcoming Issues for 2008-2009
Reduction in state budget appropriations will be monitored and impact determined on college programs and services.
Continued implementation of Prop 300 requirements will continue to be monitored.
Maricopa Community Colleges District-Wide Student Information System will continue to be implemented and adjustments made to improve student services.
1 Annual FT Equivalent Student for 2007-2008 is preliminary unaudited. 2 Includes FTSE and instructional staff for the Southwest Skill Center. * Less than .5%
Maricopa County Community College District GateWay Community College
Dr. Eugene Giovannini, President 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034-1795
Phone: 602.286.8000 Fax: 602.286.8010 Website: www.gatewaycc.edu Introduction Established in 1968, GateWay Community College is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a comprehensive public institution of higher education providing educational opportunities to over 16,500 students annually at the main campus, the Maricopa Skill Center, and GateWay Early College High School. Major Accomplishments 2007-2008
Received an $800,000 grant from the City of Phoenix to assist in the development of a biosciences facility.
Offered eight Summer Bridge programs for high school students, representing 278 students from over 25 high schools who completed a total of 1,232 college credits.
GateWay Early College High School enrolled 225 students, graduating 40. The Class of ’08 earned 803 college credits, three college certificates of completion and one associate’s degree.
GWECHS student Jose Razo was named Outstanding Young Man of the Year by the City of Phoenix.
High school students published Documented Dreams, a collection of letters and essays about their experiences as students from immigrant families.
Established a partnership with the City of Phoenix and the Internal Revenue Service to train students to serve as volunteers to assist low income and elderly Phoenix residents to file their taxes.
A new E-Learning Coordinator position was approved to work with faculty in the development of online course materials and to enhance the quality of online courses.
A new HVAC training contract was implemented with the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
The Center for Service Learning opened in the Career Center to provide information for students learning through volunteer activities.
Jeanne Dial was a speaker at the international Society of Nuclear Medicine Conference; she currently serves as President of the Arizona Nuclear Medicine Society and was appointed as a member of the Society of Nuclear Medicine Education Task Force.
The Nursing Division won the college’s Innovation of the Year for the “Simulation Experience at GWCC.” The Simulation Team also presented “Build Your Own Patient,” a Student Experience in Simulation at a technology conference in South Carolina.
Toni Rodriguez was elected President of the American Association for Respiratory Care and is Chair of the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners.
Kathryn Patterson was named Practitioner of the Year by the Arizona Society for Respiratory Care and Volunteer of the Year by the Arizona Vocational Education Association.
Mario Castaneda (Water Technologies) served as International Committee Chair
for the Arizona Water Pollution Control Association.
The Water Technologies program was chosen as a partner in the City of Phoenix Brownfields Job Training Program grant from the E.P.A.
Maricopa Skill Center, in partner-ship with Western Maricopa Educational Center District 402, opened a new Cosmetology program serving the high schools primarily in the central and northwest valley. Classes started early July. First class of juniors and seniors totaled 232 students.
Major Issues & Resolutions 2007-2008 • Hired Ayers/Saint/Gross Architects to
update the master facilities plan with input from college and community stakeholders.
• Worked with the City of Phoenix to complete a 38th Street extension through campus in preparation for light rail launch.
• Opened the Center for Workforce Transition and launched the Boomers In Demand.com web site as part of Piper Trust grant.
• Brought Caregiver training program into WTC Boomers project and received another $25,000 grant to continue growth.
• Ramped up a new development campaign to address student scholarships, instructional materials, and other unbudgeted needs.
Upcoming Issues for 2008-2009
Finalize new campus master plan in partnership with the community.
Widen access to the college when the new light rail line opens in late 2008.
Continue self-study in preparation for HLC/NCA reaccreditation review in spring 2010.
Launch first college-based fundraising campaign with employee annual fund and community major gifts phases.
Focus on achieving designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution, providing greater access to funding to support non-traditional student success.
Absorb the loss of future-year capital funding from the legislature into the operational budget of the college.
Includes FTSE and instructional staff for the Maricopa Skill Center. * Less than .5%
Facts-at-a-Glance GateWay Enrollment FY 2007-2008
Annual FT Equivalent Student1 4,219
Annual Unduplicated Headcount 14,350
Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 6,874
By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007
Full-time 1,144 17%Part-time 5,730 83%Total 6,874 100%By Gender Fall 2007
Female 3,475 51%Male 3,230 47%Undeclared 169 2%Total 6,874 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007
Resident 5,965 87%Out-of-County 195 3%Out-of-State 680 10%Foreign 34 *Unknown Total 6,874 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007
Maricopa County Community College District Glendale Community College
Dr. Velvie Green, President 6000 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85302
Phone: 623.845.3333 Fax: 623.845.3060 Website: www.gc.maricopa.edu Introduction Glendale Community College offers unique educational opportunities in Western Maricopa County. It prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions, gain employment, or pursue lifelong learning. In 2007-08, nearly 30,000 students enrolled in credit courses. GCC offers students access at three sites: Main campus, GCC North, and the NAU North Valley Campus. GCC offers more than 60 degrees, 70 certificates, and 1,100 credit and non-credit courses. Since 1965, more than 359,000 students have enrolled. The signature strengths of GCC are high academic achievement; use of technology; exceptional activities in science, athletics and the arts; and a wide offering of academic and occupational programs. Major Accomplishments 2007-2008 (All pertain to GCC Main unless noted as GCC North)
Awarded $1.9 million in student scholarships to more than 2,000 students, a 19% increase over the prior academic year.
All financial aid/scholarship forms and publications are now on the GCC web for easy student access.
ACE Plus 2008 cohort was largest ever at GCC: 320 students were accepted.
Completed a $25 million, 68,000 sf expansion at GCC North.
Completed the $23 million, 63,000 sf Life Science Bldg. at Main.
Began construction of $11.9 million, 25,000 sf Public Safety Sciences Bldg.
Initiated a $3.2 million, 17,000 sf remodel of the Business and Information Technology Bldg.
Business and Information Technology Dept. became a Microsoft Academy.
The Child & Family Studies Program now provides an Associate degree in Management and Administration for Child and Family Center Leadership.
Communication Department has two new certificates: “Communication in the Workplace” and “Communication Skills for Non-Native English Speakers.”
Began a two-year pilot of web-based recruitment and retention software: Education Dynamics.
The Center for Learning introduced Supplemental Instruction (SI) to faculty.
GCC Employers posted almost 3,000 jobs on the Maricopa Career Network.
Continue to have the largest student internship program in MCCCD.
Children’s Center, with Child & Family Studies Dept. supported the academic learning of two Early Childhood interns.
Videophones (new technology for the deaf) were installed in the DSR office and library to replace outdated TTYs.
Implemented R25, an online event and space management program.
Testing is now using ACCUPLACER software in place of COMPASS.
Student Leadership Center reports 39 active student organizations.
NAU graduated the first cohort of bachelor degrees in Communication at GCC (as many as graduated after taking all four years at NAU).
A cohort of NAU Elementary Ed majors will finish next year with bachelor degrees at GCC.
GCC submitted an institutional change request to HLC to obtain “full branch campus” status for GCC North now that North has student services and ability to grant some Associate degrees.
Major Issues & Resolutions in 2007-2008
Implemented a massive reorganization of Information Technology Services and hired a dedicated VP of IT.
Completed the redesign of GCC’s web site, which won an NCMPR gold medal.
Children’s Center installed a poured rubber “resilient fall zone” on the playground surface per State mandate.
Testing constantly had major computer malfunctions and waited long periods of time to have them serviced. Acquiring ACCUPLACER software to replace COMPASS greatly lessened problems.
Hiring of a Coordinator and student workers has lessened inadequate staffing in Student Leadership Center.
Per concerned community requests: GCC North built a fence around site to control dust and noise; also installed a sidewalk along east side of property.
Upcoming Issues in 2008-2009
Complete construction of Public Safety Science Bldg. and remodel of Business and Information Technology Bldg.
Must address facilities maintenance challenges as many buildings enter their fifth decade of service.
Continue Emergency Response planning and training per district-wide Emergency Response Plan.
Continue fundraising, donor cultivation and resource development.
Reengineer processes and functions not complete when SIS went live.
Plan for class and office relocations during various building remodels.
Deal with the many needs of increasing numbers of students with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
Student Leadership Center needs extra funding for activities at GCC North.
Continue to develop Strategic Plan to include measures of progress.
Implement a student success and retention program aimed at first-time, full-time students.
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• Hosted the traveling Smithsonian exhibDocumenting China: Contemporary Photography and Social Change in partnership with Mesa Public Schooland the Chinese Cultural Center.
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Mesa Enrollment FY 2007-2008
Annual FT Eq 13,665uivalent Student1 Annual Unduplicated Headcount 39,860
Maricopa County Community College District Paradise Valley Community College
Dr. Paul Dale, Interim President 18401 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032-1200
Phone: 602.787.6500 Fax: 602.787.6625 Website: www.paradisevalley.edu Introduction For 20 years, Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) has kept pace with the constant growth of the North Valley, offering breadth and depth of educational opportunity in more than 60 degree and certificate programs. Its service area extends from Glendale Avenue on the south to I-17 on the west to Scottsdale Road on the east and the Maricopa County line on the north-- 374 square miles. The focus of the college is effective student learning, the measurement and assessment of learning, and the creation of systems that foster and facilitate such learning. Major Accomplishments in 2007-2008 • Developed new college Strategic Plan
for 2008-2013 • Successful launch and integration of the
new Student Information System • The iStartSmart pilot program Student
Success Course and hybrid online and on-campus Orientation and Academic Advising components served over 1,000 students. Program has been adopted by several Maricopa sister colleges
• Progress Report on Assessment submitted and accepted by Higher Learning Commission
• Completed planning and launch of Accelerated Associate Degree and Early College program initiatives
• Dual-enrollment program at Cactus Shadows High School was established
• Groundbreaking for the new Life Sciences Building
• Groundbreaking for new Baseball Field
• Completed Education Specifications for the “Q” building (former County Library)
• Development and Management agreements completed with Desert Foothills Foundation for construction of PVCC at Black Mountain
• Improved relationship building with Phoenix Police and Fire to improve emergency planning
• Upgrades to campus security system; new fire alarm system with voice evacuation capabilities
• Learning Support Center piloted online tutoring option
• Student Financial Assistance piloted online information for students
• Explored new alternative course scheduling options; New online and hybrid courses being developed
• Full implementation of student PEAK Leadership and iGoal programs
• Athletics added baseball program with successful recruitment of first team
• Honors and Service Learning students participated in alternative spring break service-learning project in San Diego
• Human resources implemented new Time and Labor system, Online Job Requisitions and integration of E-Verify
• Expansion of campus wireless service; campus network and servers updated
• Completed Graphic Identity Standards • Completed Crisis Communications Plan • Installation and dedication of donor-
funded Scale Model Solar System • Continuing Education exceeded
enrollment goals for non-credit courses, and Kids College
• First season of professional Arizona Jewish Theatre Company in residence
brought new audiences to PVCC’s Center for Performing Arts
• The Early Childhood Education program accredited by NAEYC
• The Learning Connections Consortium sponsored a meeting of college, university and K12 mathematics faculty to better align curriculums
• Hosted International Business Summer Camp for high school students with Western Maricopa Tech Prep Consortium
Major Issues & Resolutions in 2007-2008 • Completion of Strategic Plan for 2008-
2012 • Continued development and refinement
of the “iStart Smart” pilot serving over 1000 students including orientation, campus tour, iGoal, placement testing, advisement, registration, and new College Success course
• Successful “Go Live” and conversion to the enterprise-wide New Student Information System in February 2008. Incorporation into all systems and work processes.
• Refinement of Crisis/Emergency Preparedness and Communications Plans
Upcoming Issues for 2008-2009 • Resource/Financial Management in
Declining Budget Climate • Enrollment Management • Continued New Student Information
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Sciences Building and Q Building • Implementation of New Accelerated
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• Continued exploration of New/Expanded Alternative Program Delivery Methods (ie, Online, Hybrid, 8-Week)
• PVCC at Black Mountain/YMCA Partnership: Facility Development, Program Planning
• Community Engagement • Fundraising/Development Planning • Academic Master Planning • Presidential Leadership Search • Integration with District Emergency
Preparedness Planning • Community Math Center Planning
Facts-at-a-Glance
Paradise Valley Enrollment FY 2007-2008
Annual FT Equivalent Student1 4,426
Annual Unduplicated Headcount 14,159
Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 8,574
By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007
Full-time 2,311 27%Part-time 6,263 73%Total 8,574 100%By Gender Fall 2007
Female 4,941 58%Male 3,376 39%Undeclared 257 3%Total 8,574 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007
Resident 7,931 93%Out-of-County 36 *Out-of-State 559 7%Foreign 48 1%Unknown Total 8,574 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007
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A new single-level parking structure was completed, providing over 300 additional parking spaces and housing a new College Safety Office.
Completed successful efor a VP of Administrative Services and Dean of Student Affairs.
PC awarded in excess ostate, federal and private grants and $513,000 in private contributions during fiscal year 2007-2008 to develop and support academic programs, student services, and scholarships.
Plaza in honor of the Pastors’ championship of higher education opportunities.
A campus-widrefinement of the college’s core values, the PC Basics: Innovation, Engagement, Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
The ACE proby 42%.
The Denta40th year as a major contributor to Arizona's workforce, training over 800 dental hygienists since 1968.
Implemented a new commfeature allowing students and employees to receive campus emergency notifications via text messaging or e-mail.
The Making Life Better for Generations multi-year fundraising initiative met its goal 10 months early, raising $1 million dollars by December 2007.
New partnerships expacollege’s ability to deliver programs to students off-site, including a new cohort of Medical Assisting students at Maricopa Integrated Health System and phlebotomy training for law enforcement officers in the Prescott Valley area.
Nursing Program facilities wxpanded to accommodate larger
cohorts. The college successfully graduated the first Bilingual Nursing cohort.
The LeaScience Center combined resources and locations to create the new Success Center.
The Financial Aid Department distributed $713,000 in Maricopa Grant funds to 1333 students.
PC Men’s Basketball was named National Academic Team of the Year; 9 out of 13 sports were named Academic All American Teams; Women’s Softball won their 5th Consecutive National Championship; the Volleyball team ranked 4th nationally; and 12 out of 13 PC sports qualified for post-season play.
Major Issues & Resolutions in 2007-2008
A total of 31 quality, diverse employees were hired during 2007-2008.
Custom Training and Education (CTE) and the Raul H. Castro Institute relocated to PC Downtown, where a phased growth plan is under way, including the construction of a state-of-the-art electronic courtroom and a Macintosh lab for digital media editing.
The Distance Education plan was refined and implemented, and 25 classroom-based courses were revamped for online or hybrid delivery.
Enrollment Management marketing action plans were implemented in six critical areas: Research, Curriculum Delivery, Services, Promotion, Recruitment and Inquiry Follow-up, and Retention.
Upcoming Issues for 2008-2009
PC will continue to develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with the community, business/industry, and school partners.
Fundraising and resource development will remain a priority.
PC will continue to implement cost-savings strategies, secure alternative funding sources, and reduce duplication of resources and services.
Maximizing the use of bond and capital funds to improve learning space and better serve students, PC will complete construction on a new Fine Arts building and a new M&O Center and will begin remodeling the Student Services area.
Through identifying, evaluating, and communicating alternative delivery strategies, the college will continue to strengthen the Distance Learning plan.
Enrollment Management action plans will focus on creating a positive, service-oriented experience for students.
The Developmental Education plan will be implemented and will provide continued support to assure student success.
Facts-at-a-Glance Phoenix Enrollment FY 2007-2008 Annual FT Equivalent Student1 5,848Annual Unduplicated Headcount 18,709Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 11,097By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007 Full-time 2,573 23%Part-time 8,524 77%Total 11,097 100%By Gender Fall 2007 Female 6,500 59%Male 4,066 37%Undeclared 531 5%Total 11,097 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007 Resident 9,784 88%Out-of-County 56 1%Out-of-State 1,180 11%Foreign 77 1%Unknown Total 11,097 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007 Non-resident Alien 88 1%Black, non-Hispanic 975 9%Am Indian/Alaskan Native 405 4%Asian or Pacific Islander 314 3%Hispanic 3,670 33%White, non-Hispanic 3,837 35%Unknown/unreported 1,808 16%Total 11,097 100%Instructional Staff Fall 2007 Full-time Instructors 182 33%Part-time Instructors 362 67%Total 544 100%
Maricopa County Community College District Rio Salado College
Dr. Linda Thor, President 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281-6950
Introduction Rio Salado College is the largest Maricopa Community College in terms of headcount, with 2007-2008 annual credit enrollment at 49,806 students, reflecting a nearly 2% increase. The college recorded FTSE (Full-Time Student Equivalent) at 13,279. Rio Salado served more than 8,600 additional students in non-credit Adult Basic Education programs, plus several thousand in corporate training seminars and lifelong learning classes, for a combined total of nearly 60,000 students in 2007-08. Rio Salado offers customized, unique programs and partnerships, accelerated formats, and online certificate and degree programs to meet the needs of unserved and under-served populations. Major Accomplishments 2007-2008
Educated a total of 60,000 students. Served 31,000+ online students through
450 different courses offered over the Internet, an increase of 14% in headcount and 16% in FTSE.
Educated 10,000+ students through occupational programs delivered on-site at more than 40 partnering corporations and government agencies. As a result, 3,457 certificates of completion for workforce development were awarded.
Was ranked #4 in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education for the number of one-year certificates awarded.
Awarded 349 associate degrees. Served approximately 6,000 high school
students through Dual Enrollment programs at 49 Valley high schools.
Continued to serve more than 2,000
members of the armed forces through a variety of certificate and degree programs targeted at soldier students.
Launched 50 start dates annually for online classes, the most for any U.S. community college.
Launched a Textbook Savings Program in partnership with Pearson Custom Publishing, saving students up-front as much as 52% on new customized textbooks. The program received the Maricopa Innovation of the Year Award.
Launched a partnership with the Isaac Elementary School District to construct a $3.7 million Adult Learning Center at the David Kazan Family Education Center in Phoenix.
President Linda Thor became a charter signer of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commit-ment. The college subsequently began an audit of its carbon footprint.
Expanded enrollment in multiple teacher education programs, including early childhood education, to ease workforce shortages. Presented recognitions of academic achievement to 171 online post baccalaureate teacher preparation completers.
Since receiving full accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, the Online Clinical Dental Assisting program has more than doubled its enrollment.
Using Proposition 401 funds, renovated a Tempe administrative facility known as Rio @ Hohokam Drive.
Also using Prop. 401 funds, completed and dedicated Rio Salado @ Avondale, a 12,170 square-foot West Valley service center offering primarily Adult Basic Education.
Dedicated the expanded and remodeled Lifelong Learning Center in Surprise, tripling its size to 14,500 square feet.
Launched an intensive initiative directed at sustainability with a triple bottom line of social, economic and environmental components. Began a carbon footprint audit.
Began the transition of college-specific systems to the new student information system called My.Maricopa.edu being implemented at all Maricopa colleges.
Upcoming Issues in 2008-2009
Complete construction of Arizona’s first communiversity—a 26,000 square-foot in partnership with the City of Surprise at the Surprise civic center complex. The college will seek additional partners in the form of community colleges and universities.
Launch a new Student Outreach Center using a Customer Relationship Management approach to enhance student data collection and create phone and email follow-up campaigns for recruitment and retention initiatives.
Continue to implement strategies and actions associated with the college’s strategic plan named Rio 2012.
Formally launch the beginning of our self-study process in preparation for our comprehensive visit by the Higher Learning Commission in 2012.
Complete an Emergency Preparedness Plan and conduct training.
Continue development of our sustain-ability initiatives (curriculum, practices, etc.).
Facts-at-a-Glance Rio Salado Enrollment FY 2007-2008 Annual FT Equivalent Student1 13,279
Annual Unduplicated Headcount 49,806
Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 18,331By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007 Full-time 1,913 10%Part-time 16,418 90%Total 18,331 100%By Gender Fall 2007 Female 11,193 61%Male 6,404 35%Undeclared 734 4%Total 18,331 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007 Resident 14,827 81%Out-of-County 783 4%Out-of-State 2,671 15%Foreign 50 *Unknown Total 18,331 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007 Non-resident Alien 51 *Black, non-Hispanic 1,174 6%Am Indian/Alaskan Native 306 2%Asian or Pacific Islander 714 4%Hispanic 2,178 12%White, non-Hispanic 11,747 64%Unknown/unreported 2,161 12%Total 18,331 100%Instructional Staff Fall 2007 Full-time Instructors 27 5%Part-time Instructors 565 95%Total 592 100%
* Less than .5%
Maricopa County Community College District Scottsdale Community College
Dr. Jan Gehler, President 9000 East Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Phone: 480.423.6000 Fax: 480.423.6200 Website: www.scottsdalecc.edu Introduction Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is located on land leased from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The college’s mission is to create accessible, effective and affordable teaching and learning environments for the people of the communities we serve so that they may grow personally and become productive citizens in a changing multicultural world. Major Accomplishments in 2007-2008
SCC’s president, athletes, coaches, and mascot (Artie the Artichoke) were featured on CBS Sunday Morning with Bill Geist - receiving significant national media attention on campus.
Conducted Employee Campaign (“Legacy Campaign” honoring Dr. DeCabooter); raised $32,000.
Conducted Community Campaign (“Legacy Campaign” honoring Dr. DeCabooter); raised $82,000.
Organized and conducted Dr. DeCabooter’s community celebration for 300+ community members.
Computer Information Systems special projects program, Computers for Kids, repaired and donated 200 computers to underserved elementary school children at Supai Middle School and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley.
Hired new college president, Dr. Jan Gehler.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive college-wide strategic technology plan.
Completed construction of a water treatment facility that ensures safe drinking water on campus.
Conducted groundbreaking on the 46,000 square foot natural science building.
Completed second phase of athletic fields master plan; conversion of two practice baseball fields into a large multi-use sports field to meet the needs for football practice, men/women soccer (practice and game fields) and HPERD (notably golf) classes.
Acceptance and participation in the Higher Learning Commission Assessment Academy.
Implementation of Student Success Initiative.
Creation of a peer supplemental instruction program.
Two SCC biology students and their professor, John Nagy, wrote paper on cancer research which was subsequently published in international science journal - Nature.
Implementation of the new student system (SIS).
Welcomed 171 new students to SCC from 54 countries (an 18% increase from the previous year).
Hosted 7 Maori performing artists as part of SCC’s on-going indigenous exchanges with Australia, New Zealand and Arizona tribes.
Faculty member John Liffiton participated in 5-week Fulbright-Hayes Group Project and Faculty Development program in Morocco in summer 2008.
Music faculty member Christina Novak participated in 2-week Global Engagement program in Prague.
Math faculty and Humanities faculty members Phil Clark and Janet Robinson participated in Council for International Educational Exchange programs in Australia and Turkey.
13 SCC students and faculty member John Ellis went to Costa Rica for a 4-week program in Spanish language and culture.
Hosted first two exchange students from design school in Paris.
Political Science faculty member, Nick Damask, took students to annual Model United Nations competition in NY.
SCC had 13 Academic All-American athletes (five distinguished) and 7 Academic All-American Teams (women’s teams: cross country, soccer, track and tennis; men’s teams: soccer, basketball, and baseball)
Natan Vorobiovski, All-Arizona Team #2, earned an Associate in Business; transferred to ASU in Fall 2008.
Sara Elizabeth Martin-Bunting, All-Arizona Team #2; earned an Associate in Arts; transferred to ASU in Fall 2008.
200 nursing students graduated from SCC’s nursing program.
Major Issues & Resolutions in 2007-2008
Started the installation of an approx. $750k safety system on campus.
Smooth transition from retiring college president of 30 years to new present.
Implementation of new student system and ongoing training for both employees and students.
Upcoming Issues for 2008-2009
Improve student retention and success. Renew college strategic plan. Plan for budgetary challenges. Expand targeted marketing and
outreach. Align student and academic affairs. Expand online instruction. Deploy college strategic enrollment
management plan Strengthen partnership with Salt River
Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Facts-at-a-Glance Scottsdale Enrollment FY 2007-2008 Annual FT Equivalent Student1 5,949Annual Unduplicated Headcount 17,618Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 10,371By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007 Full-time 3,369 32%Part-time 7,002 68%Total 10,371 100%By Gender Fall 2007 Female 5,480 53%Male 4,685 45%Undeclared 206 2%Total 10,371 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007 Resident 9,078 88%Out-of-County 222 2%Out-of-State 862 8%Foreign 209 2%Unknown Total 10,371 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007 Non-resident Alien 225 2%Black, non-Hispanic 315 3%Am Indian/Alaskan Native 426 4%Asian or Pacific Islander 315 3%Hispanic 997 10%White, non-Hispanic 7,171 69%Unknown/unreported 922 9%Total 10,371 100%Instructional Staff Fall 2007 Full-time Instructors 172 28%Part-time Instructors 432 72%Total 604 100%
Maricopa County Community College District
South Mountain Community College Dr. Ken Atwater, President
7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85042 Phone: 602.243.8000 Fax: 602.305.5796 Website: www.southmountaincc.edu Introduction South Mountain Community College (SMCC) provides quality educational opportunities for a dynamic and diverse population. The College is a federally-designated Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution. SMCC offers classes at its main campus (7050 S. 24th Street), as well as its Ahwatukee Foothills Center, Guadalupe Center, and Laveen Center (currently based at Betty Fairfax High School.) The College awards associate degrees and certificates, thus preparing students for transfer to universities and for jobs and careers in fields such as teaching, early childhood development, behavioral health, the biosciences, CISCO and many more. The College also offers numerous developmental courses and more than 80 classes a year in English as a Second Language. Major Accomplishments in 2007-2008
SMCC greatly improved service delivery at its off-site locations. The SMCC Guadalupe Center doubled in size and expanded its classroom space and technical capabilities; the SMCC Ahwatukee Foothills Center relocated to a newer and larger location; and SMCC Laveen established an office onsite at Fairfax High School.
The College opened two new buildings on its main campus: a joint-use
classroom and office building to be shared with Northern Arizona University (NAU); and a new laboratory science annex, constructed with Title V funding.
SMCC partnered with the Joyner-Walker Foundation to initiate a program of financial literacy instruction for students attending high schools within the college service area. The first class completed this four-week program in June 2008.
A total of 226 degrees and 37 certificates were conferred at the 2008 SMCC Commencement on May 9, held in the new Performing Arts Center Amphitheatre. Former ASU President Dr. Lattie Coor was keynote speaker at the event, which attracted nearly 2,000 attendees.
SMCC’s TRIO-funded STEP program served more than 160 students, with 39 graduating and transferring to four-year colleges and universities. SMCC’s Upward Bound program was initiated, focusing on high school students at Central and South Mountain High Schools.
Major Issues & Resolutions in 2007-2008
Through a number of college-wide initiatives, including implementation of a student call center, enhanced marketing efforts, strengthened focus on retention and an improved student orientation program, SMCC was able to reverse a 1.7% FTSE decrease in 2006/2007 into a 1.6% FTSE increase for 2007/2008.
As part of a District-wide upgrade, SMCC implemented a new Student Information System utilizing PeopleSoft programming in February 2008. A college-wide task force of more than 20 staff members worked overtime to bring the new system to South Mountain with minimal disruption to students.
As expansion and new structures have been added to the main campus in recent years, enhancement of the physical plant’s capacity to adequately serve the campus has become necessary. Approval and funding of the expansion of the physical plant was attained in 2007/2008, with work beginning in early summer 2008.
Upcoming Issues for 2008-2009
Reaccreditation of the College by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will continue to be the most important College-wide issue for the coming year. Preparation of the College self-study is nearing completion, and it will be published in early 2009. The campus visit by the HLC Evaluation Team is scheduled for April 6-9, 2009.
Development of the proposed joint library project with the City of Phoenix continued with MCCCD Governing Board approval of an intergovernmental agreement and selection of an architect and construction manager for the project, projected for completion in 2011.
A task force oversaw a reorganization of the college’s strategic planning process during 2007/2008, with their recommendations adopted for implementation in 2008/2009.
In support of District-wide efforts to ensure consistency and compliance with federal emergency planning guidelines, a task force was created to establish an
Emergency Operations Plan for SMCC, and address other safety and security issues pertinent to campus operation.
Facts-at-a-Glance South Mountain Enrollment FY 2007-2008 Annual FT Equivalent Student1 2,086Annual Unduplicated Headcount 7,799
Fall 2007 Headcount (credit) 4,254By Full-time or Part-time Fall 2007 Full-time 868 20%Part-time 3,386 80%Total 4,254 100%By Gender Fall 2007 Female 2,674 63%Male 1,459 34%Undeclared 121 3%Total 4,254 100%By Residency Status Fall 2007 Resident 3,657 86%Out-of-County 43 1%Out-of-State 527 12%Foreign 27 1%Unknown Total 4,254 100%By Ethnic or Race Group Fall 2007 Non-resident Alien 29 1%Black, non-Hispanic 635 15%Am Indian/Alaskan Native 188 4%Asian or Pacific Islander 154 4%Hispanic 1,691 40%White, non-Hispanic 1,140 27%Unknown/unreported 417 10%Total 4,254 100%Instructional Staff Fall 2007 Full-time Instructors 62 27%Part-time Instructors 170 73%Total 232 100%
