1. Monterey Rotary Club
February 1, 2007

2. New President – New Horizons
He’s MPC’s 9th president since 1947
He’s been there for six months now
But,…

3. Who is this guy?

4. Once upon a time…

5. Early Teaching Experience

6. That 70s Show

7. A Checkered Past 1973-74 SFCC; SFSU; Upward Bound
College of the Desert
Childwall Hall FE
Southwestern College
Santa Rosa Junior College

8. And Now …

9. So, what’s your plan? First, get to know the institution & community
Listen, listen, listen
Focus initially on the highlighted areas in the S/P announcement
Campus relations
Enrollment
Community relations

10. Campus Relations
“ Inspire trust and confidence of the campus community and subscribe to a transparent administration.”
“Respect, value, and be committed to the utilization of shared governance.”
“Support an environment that encourages teamwork.”
“Value and actively pursue diversity.”

11. Enrollment
“The S/P has the challenge to promote a plan that will maintain and increase enrollment.”
“Balance the educational mission of the College with the economic realities.”
“Develop and communicate a vision that anticipates the needs of MPC and moves the College forward.”

12. Community Relations
“Foster a positive image of MPC by actively representing the College in the community”
“The S/P will need to be active in support of the Foundation and in finding new sources of revenue.”

13. Some Information on MPC Students
16,000 students- 8,000 on campus & 8,000 off campus
Varied goals – 23% seek transfer; 33% seek occupational training; 29% seek life-long learning; 15% have other interests
30% are 50+ & 30% have a BA or higher
38% are non-credit students
100 annual transfers to UC; 200 to CSU; 500 degrees and certificates annually

14. Economic Impact
$39 million annual budget; plus $8.8 million in construction
335 f/t employees; p/t
86.1% devoted to salaries & benefits
98% of income is from enrollment
MPC generates more than $60 million in annual regional economic activity

15. Challenges & Opportunities
Credit enrollment has declined and HS graduates are expected to decline
New enrollments must recognize changed demographics & meet employer needs
Operations must reflect a client perspective and greater efficiency
Offerings must have regional impact and present MPC as a destination

16. More Challenges & Opportunities
Ft. Ord Education Center offers new enrollment but will require careful planning and dedicated resources
“Collaboratives” need to be developed between educational institutions
Greater attention must be given to MPC’s role in economic development
We must be more effective at telling MPC’s story