“Growing Our Community” Campus Forum General Update and Cabinet Q&A October 18, 2018/ 4:00 – 5:00 PM / Lesher 111 “Growing Our Community”

Administrative Services District Safety and Security Door locks, window tinting, etc. Completing a new Facilities Master Plan (FMP) Energy Management System replacement Building a balanced and sustainable budget Other notable projects and events: Electric vehicle charging stations New Public Safety Complex Farmers Market New electronic work order system Solar Project at the LB Campus

A bit more about the budget… New Student Centered Funding Formula (3 year phase-in) 70% Access – 3 year FTES rolling average 20% Equity – Pell, AB540 and College Promise Grant (BOG) recipients 10% Success – Degrees, Transfers, Certificates, completion of transfer-level Math or English, 9+ CTE units, PLUS low-income students in this category Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.71% District Final Budget to the Board on September 11, 2018 Increases for employee step & column, benefit rate adjustments, operating expenses, departmental budget augmentations and resource allocation items Maintain District reserve of at least 6% of anticipated expenditures $184,000 for scheduled maintenance and instructional equipment Governor Brown approved the final state budget package on June 27, 2017 Continues to increase the state’s Rainy Day Fund and pay down liabilities Current economic expansion has surpassed historical averages and a potential downturn is anticipated Includes funding to enhance veterans’ resource centers, support financial aid offices, mental health services, Title IX compliance and the development of an integrated cloud-based library system

Student Services Consolidation of SSSP, SE, BSI Funding into Student Success Block Grant Goal of reducing equity gaps College Promise First-Time + Full-Time = Free Other notable projects and events: Implementation of electronic Financial Aid packaging AB 705 Multiple Measures Implementation Student Equity Speaker Series MC Hate Free New platform: Registration Planning Analytics Early Alert Text

Instruction Summer 2018: 781 FTES Fall 2018 4650 FTES (goal) Spring 2019: 4350 FTES (goal) Updated schedule to meet the needs of students and maximize FTES potential Summer 2019: 1001 FTES (goal) TOTAL TARGET: 10,001 FTES Other notable projects and events: Merced College selected to participate in IEPI SEM Initiative Merced College participated in the Enrollment Management Academy Schedule Fest

Accreditation Update As a result of the Comprehensive Visit in March 2017, a Follow-Up Report and visit is required for fall 2018 Follow-Up Report required responses and evidence to six compliance recommendations Fall 2018 Timeline: October: Follow-Up Report submitted to ACCJC November: Follow-Up Visit January 2019: ACCJC Commission Meeting – takes action on follow-up report

District Programs and Services… Information Technology Services NEW Educational Technology Training Center New location for Student Helpdesk in IAC Technology Master Plan to align with EMP New 42 seat computerized classroom Blackboard Canvas

District Programs and Services… Human Resources Cleaning things up Establishing HR Council to review BPs & APs and to examine recruitment process Updating web presence to include FAQs and guidance for harassment, discrimination, and Title IX complaints Scheduling training for all staff, including a Diversity Day NEW Wellness Program Accurate Function / Competency Based Job Information - Job Descriptions Evaluation of Current Compensation Structures - Salary Schedule Structures Fair Compensation Practices for Employees - Internal Equity Analysis of External Market Comparisons - Market Analysis Transition to Effective Compensation Structures - Fair & Sustainable Recommendations - under review Salary Structure – uniformity & sustainability (wage compression/minimum wage) Consolidation of some jobs Restructuring of job titles Internal Equity among jobs – occupational subgroups & district-wide Market Competitiveness Implementation Strategies - in development Costing to implement recommendations Job Descriptions – finalizing prerequisite qualifications Next Steps - August Cabinet Review Management Review Project Advisory Committee Update & Review

Additional President’s Office Initiatives… Educational Master Plan Strategic Implementation Planning Increased efforts to improve communication Continue forums Brown bags Improve Campus Digest Add “communication plan” on agendas Continue to look at facility needs and potential future bond measures Ag/IT Building

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