1. May 5, 2015 KIM SCHENK MPC Open Forum

2. Qualifications 8 years as educational manager (Dean, Senior Dean) 8 years project and program management (Tech Prep, Perkins, grants and contracts) 6 years community college teaching experience MA, Educational Administration, emphasis Higher Education, Santa Clara University BA, French and German, Language and Literature, University of Toronto Certificate of Professional Chef, California Culinary Academy

3. Why MPC? Why me? MPC has an excellent reputation, breadth of programming, diverse communities to serve, beautiful campuses, proximity to CSUMB, re-development of Fort Ord, location, location, location… Current environment for the community colleges presents challenges and opportunities: 3SP, ADTs, SB1070, CCPT – focus on student success and systems change Unprecedented scrutiny of data and outcomes Opportunity to leverage my knowledge, skills and abilities to help measurably “move the needle” on student success in a single college district

4. Qualities Commitment to Mission and Values CCCs essential to California Opportunity to serve communities as no other institutions can Fundamental commitment to equity – current project: MESA program Ethical Leadership and Vision Statewide leadership roles Transparent decision-making, accountability Trust-based working relationships Strategic doing with focus on detail to “get it right” – Program Review Taskforce Commitment to Collaboration Front-end consultation with all stakeholders – 3SP and SB1070 alignment Appreciation of impacts of governance, regulation, accreditation, negotiation

5. Knowledge Course and Program Development System Advisory Committee on Curriculum Associate degrees for transfer Pathway programs – high school and adult education Fiscal Planning and Budgeting Project management, budget development, and budget management Grant development and management Contract and community education – revenue generation Current Legislation and Trends Professional associations: CCCAOE System Advisory Committee on Curriculum AB288 Holden

6. Skills Effective Communication Key to collaboration Active listening “Open door” for all colleagues Regular meetings for issues discussion, documentation of agreements and follow up Data-based Decision-making Data>Information>Knowledge>Wisdom Essential for planning – strategic and tactical: enrollment management, scheduling, program review Technological Solutions Impossible to manage curriculum, SLOs, program review, integrated planning without technology User design lead on team for WCS and WebPR