1. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
Panel II
CSO Summit
Community colleges as drivers for regional economic development

2. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
Dr. Augusta Julian
President
Dr. Molly Beth Malcolm
Vice President
Community Engagement & Public Affairs
Ilona McGriff
Interim Dean
Grants and Resource Development

3. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
What are effective ways to become “known” or visible to administration?

4. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
What are effective ways to approach administrators about a new idea or program?

5. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
How to approach the same administrators for funding, especially for expensive equipment?

6. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
Given that most biotech programs are low enrollment/high cost, what value-add should be brought to the table?

7. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
With sustainability becoming an ever-critical concern for all programs, what might be effective program sustainability strategies?

8. A View from the Top: Challenges for Establishing CSO Work
What characteristics or features should be considered for incorporation into a program to give it the best chance of survival and growth in an ever-changing education environment?

9. Partnering with Community College Leadership
Be student focused (internships, job pathways)
Understand the administration’s priorities
Build relationships with decision-makers at the college
Embrace the entrepreneurial nature of community college leadership and work together on solutions
Cultivate outside support among local employers who also want to see you succeed

10. Q & A * * * Your Stories

11. Thank you for your participation !