1. A Partnership in Action Rural Community College Alliance Annual Conference Sept. 25, 2014 Presented by Kathi Hiyane-Brown, WCC President Anne Bowen, WCC Foundation Executive Director

2. Overview College overview Challenge and opportunity Partnership Project description Future opportunities Questions and Answers

3. Located in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington (County population 205,262; Bellingham 82,234) 47 years of quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical and life-long learning Whatcom serves more than 10,000 students (4,126 FTEs) annually, 6,861 seeking degrees WCC ranked among top 6 community colleges in Washington state (Aspen Institute) Whatcom Community College Overview

4. WCC Foundation Support – Fundraising increased from $100,000 to $1.2 million in five years – $1.4 million, approximate contributions in past three years to support scholarships and initiatives – Staff – Board of Directors WCC Foundation Overview

5. Capacity – Growth outpacing Master Plan Capital projects funding freeze at state level Critical need for expansion of classrooms and labs Repurposing an existing space would seriously impact already tight enrollment plan The Challenge

6. Community partnerships with support of WCC Foundation New role for Foundation Explore off-site locations Establish a team Pursue options The Opportunity

7. Groundwork reveals opportunity for Health Professions program Frees up on-campus space Addresses critical program expansion needs Creates program synergies Ability to design space to suit program Partnership Plan Identified

8. History & Future: Overview of Programs Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Practitioner, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant – Approx. 300 students per year. – Maintains a graduation rate of 95% or higher. – Graduates consistently far exceed national average pass rates on professional licensure exams. – The online PTA program has received state and national recognition and is considered a Best Practice model. Health Professions Program Overview

9. Meeting future needs of the community Current average age of Registered Nurses in the state is between 55 and 59, indicating a pending shortage in trained nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts by 2027, 90,000 RNs will be needed in Washington…nearly double the approximately 46,300 RNs who are currently employed. Not only are healthcare workers in demand, the skills required are different than in years past. Health Professions Program Overview

10. Keys to success Cordata Health Professions (CHP) LLC Site was permitted Open book approach Existing partnerships Proven expertise and trust Pro-bono support Partnership in Action

11. Innovative Public-Private Partnership - Allows for an accelerated construction timeline, while providing flexibility to raise private capital support over time. HPEC Project Overview

12. Corner of Cordata Pkwy and Stuart New Facility 28,502 sq. ft. HPEC Project Overview Project Site 96,000 sq. ft. Phase I 28,502 sq. ft. Potential Phase II 13,000 sq. ft.

13. Normal state capital construction timelines can take 4-6 years Partner inception to construction complete in 18 months HPEC Project Overview

14. Leveraged State and Federal Grants & Private Support Community Partnerships – K-12 – Other Colleges – Healthcare Providers, including PeaceHealth – Other Agencies Fire, Paramedics, EMT, etc. HPEC Project Overview

15. Design simultaneous with shell construction CHP LLC leases building to Foundation – Foundation leases to WCC – $2 million in Tenant Improvements by College – Grant-funded equipment – Foundation purchases building via bond financing – Five-year lease with four renewals – Expected full ownership by 2027 HPEC Project Overview

16. Enhanced Learning Experience – Simulating real-world environments to build skills and increase patient safety Critical thinking and team building MA Clinical Setting – Reception waiting area, billing and coding desk, lab area, two fully enclosed patient rooms PTA & Massage – Mimics Clinical Environment – Shared Equipment Nursing – RN Simulations Now & Future – Synergies – Cross & Interdisciplinary New Building Features

17. Other Benefits Offset to clinical bottlenecks Opportunities to increase continuing education – Shared community simulation lab – Community-wide disaster training and preparedness, and triage center New Building Features

18. Simulation Labs

19. Classrooms, Labs, Study Spaces

21. Foundation will support equipment, curriculum, scholarships Clinics – Community & Student benefit – Rehabilitation Clinic: Massage & PTA – Nurse-Managed Medical/Wellness Clinic Community Partnerships – Health Services Academy (K-12) Future Opportunities Additional Expansion & Impact

22. Health Professions Education Center Opened for Classes Fall 2013