1. Monterey Rotary Club February 1, 2007

2. New President – New Horizons He’s MPC’s 9th president since 1947 He’s MPC’s 9th president since 1947 He’s been there for six months now He’s been there for six months now But,… 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 1973-74 SFCC; SFSU; Upward Bound 1974-1990 College of the Desert 1974-1990 College of the Desert 1982-1983 Childwall Hall FE 1982-1983 Childwall Hall FE 1990-1994 Southwestern College 1990-1994 Southwestern College 1994-2006 Santa Rosa Junior College 1994-2006 Santa Rosa Junior College

8. And Now …

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

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

11. Enrollment “The S/P has the challenge to promote a plan that will maintain and increase 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.” “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.” “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” “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.” “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 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 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 30% are 50+ & 30% have a BA or higher 38% are non-credit students 38% are non-credit students 100 annual transfers to UC; 200 to CSU; 500 degrees and certificates annually 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 $39 million annual budget; plus $8.8 million in construction 335 f/t employees; 230-300 p/t 335 f/t employees; 230-300 p/t 86.1% devoted to salaries & benefits 86.1% devoted to salaries & benefits 98% of income is from enrollment 98% of income is from enrollment MPC generates more than $60 million in annual regional economic activity 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 Credit enrollment has declined and HS graduates are expected to decline New enrollments must recognize changed demographics & meet employer needs New enrollments must recognize changed demographics & meet employer needs Operations must reflect a client perspective and greater efficiency Operations must reflect a client perspective and greater efficiency Offerings must have regional impact and present MPC as a destination 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 Ft. Ord Education Center offers new enrollment but will require careful planning and dedicated resources “Collaboratives” need to be developed between educational institutions “Collaboratives” need to be developed between educational institutions Greater attention must be given to MPC’s role in economic development Greater attention must be given to MPC’s role in economic development We must be more effective at telling MPC’s story We must be more effective at telling MPC’s story