Mark J. Felsheim, Ph.D

Major Challenges Diminishing Resources Increasing Student Needs – Challenges Increased Competition Increased Accountability Local Reality

Diminishing Resources Need to be responsive to state requirements Need to tell our message Use of data to find cost savings and insure Return On Investment Look for new resources Grants Foundation Local Support

Increased Student Needs Ready for the challenge Meet students where they are Set high expectations Provide support – engagement Use research and data to drive decisions

Increased Competition Learn from competition Deliver our message College of the community – Our college Delivering results Don’t have to pretend

Increased Accountability Quality means building on strengths Celebrate strengths Use data to show progress and drive change Set realistic goals Involve the entire college

Local Reality I have more questions than answers Need to listen and get college involved Initial observations Age demographics – serve the entire district Population growth – growth of Latino population Income disparity Few large employers

Programs New and Emerging - Renewable Energy Wind Biomass Solar Renewable Energy Other Small Business Development Center? Horticulture Education – Public Administration Medical – Pharmacy Tech? Engineering Technician Tourism

Student Success High expectations Early, intrusive intervention Engagement – creating connections Empowering students Measuring results

Fit Between My Goals/Skills and ESCC Very Strong Know That Community Colleges Make a Difference Love The Work We Do Committed to Ethical Decision-Making and Management Committed to Student Success

My Unique Skills Creative Problem Solver – The Answer Man People Person – Developer Strategic Committed to Student Success Dedicated, Committed, Productive Sense of Humor I Care!