ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Beginning with the End in Mind: A Case Study of One District’s Response to Unprecedented Challenges Facing the San Joaquin Valley Dr. Frank Gornick, Chancellor – West Hills CCD Dr. Stuart Van Horn, Vice Chancellor – West Hills CCD Dr. Carole Goldsmith, President – West Hills College Coalinga Mr. Don Warkentin, President – West Hills College Lemoore RCCA Conference September 25, 2014

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Elegantly Simple Objective and Purpose Purpose The purpose of “Essential Elements” is to connect state and San Joaquin Valley leaders to identify policy and action steps and concomitant economic development in the San Joaquin Valley. Objective The objective is to leave the host venue with a to-do list and responsible parties.

Essential Elements is, at its core… …a convergence of business, industry, education, policy makers, and stakeholders who share a passion for the Valley. Keynoter Comments

Beginning with the End in Mind The Coalinga Accord There needs to be integrated, linked actions and alliances with greater coordination and accelerated implementation. The series is designed to stimulate those alliances.

Localizing our message: Impact on Individuals Juan Carlos Oseguera Writer Producer Editor Director

Essential Elements Public Policy Series Facilitation Approach and Methodology

Commitment to Act Conversation for Change

Outcomes and Alliances Putting a ‘face’ on the valley and individual lives Affirmation of solution-provider capability Increased credibility with valley opinion leaders Statewide positioning with CA cabinet agencies Future directions for CTE programs Ag tech roundtable to focus on Farm of the Future Revenue generation/economic impact in depressed region

Outcomes and Alliances Accessing and employing most effective tools from science, engineering, technology State stakeholders touring colleges/region Building coalitions Fulfills Perkins IV (VTEA) requirements Increase in internships, job training opportunities Outcomes Action Reports hold us accountable

Business Math and Path No-fee events; does require investment of funds beyond sponsorships Eligible use of Perkins funds Increase in contract training and contract education Electronic RSVP system via a dedicated Essential Elements website Full service support from host venue

Dedicated Website was Critical Component

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