Mission College March 10 th, 2011 Laurel Jones

 Enrollment of over 11.6 million students nationwide, 1.6 million in California.  The starting point of many educational careers  The starting point of many educational careers. 46% of all U.S. undergraduates 45% of all first-time freshmen  A pathway to success for many. More than 490,000 associate degrees annually Nearly 235,000 two-year certificates annually  Offering flexibility in education. Part-time students Evening, weekend and short-term courses, distance education

 Founded in 1977  Service area includes portions of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, with students from throughout Silicon Valley  Offers more than 70 academic, vocational and fundamental skills programs  Serves over 12,000 students each term

 Extremely Diverse Over 44% of students are age 30 or over Over 75% of students are non-White Attend classes at different times, in different ways. 19% take classes through Distance Education (online) 33% of classes taken in the evening Just over 20% of students are Full-Time

Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart

English(49%) 81% Speak English “very well” 19% Speak English less than “very well” English as a 2 nd Language (51%) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2009  39% foreign born  Nearly half speak English as a 2 nd Language

Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart Full Time Students

Mission College Retention and Success Rates Total Enrollments Retained Retention Rate Statewide Retention Rate Spring 2010 Retention Rate 30,38925, Spring 2010 Success Rate 30,38920, Retention: Students complete a course Success: Students complete a course with a passing grade (A, B, C, or Credit) Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: Data Mart

 Only half of high school graduates are ready for a four-year college. High School Success Rates, Santa Clara County Graduates Graduates with UC/CSU Required Courses 4-Year Dropout Rate High School Graduates 16,2478, %16.1% Source: California Department of Education DataQuest

Santa Clara County: Projections Change 2010 to 2030 Change 2010 to 2030 Population 1,867,500 1,867,500 2,085,300 2,085,300 2,279,100 2,279,10022% Households 628, , , , , ,75022% Median Household Income 102, , , , , ,30024% Jobs 938, ,330 1,098,290 1,098,290 1,272,950 1,272,95036% Source: Silicon Valley Leadership Group: Projections 2010

Source: California Department of Employment Development

Professional Scientific & Technical Services Computer Electronic Product Mfg. Food Services & Drinking Places Admin. & Support Services Ambulatory Health Care Services Educational Services Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Specialty Trade Contractors Hospitals Food & Beverage Stores Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Local Employment Dynamics 1. Professional Scientific & Technical Services 2. Computer & Electronic Product Mfg. 3. Food Services & Drinking Places 4. Administrative & Support Services 5. Ambulatory Health Care Services

 Visioning Sessions  President’s Technology and Community Advisory  District Strategic Plan Please vote for the June Ballot Tax Extension!!!!