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““Bridging Rivers of Change”Bridging Rivers of Change”

Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.ChancellorChancellorSAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTDISTRICT

California Community CollegesCIO/CSSO CONFERENCE

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The American Community Colleges

Public: 991

Private: 180

Tribal: 31

Total: 1,202

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The American Community CollegesStudents

11.6 Million Students:6.6 million credit · 5 million non-credit

• 46% of U.S. Undergraduates

• 45% of First-Time Freshmen

• 59% Women, 41% Men

• 60% Part-Time, 40% Full-Time

• Average Age – 29 years

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The Nation’s Major Challenge

“America’s Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing Our

Nation’s Future”Kirsch, Braun, Yamamoto, Sum

• Disparity in Literacy & Numeracy Skills

• Economic & Employment Changes

• Demographic Changes

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72Districts

California Community Colleges

UrbanUrban

109Colleges

SuburbanSuburban

RuralRural

A Diverse System

2.6 Million Students

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California Community College Mission

• Open Access to Higher Education

• Transfer Education

• Vocational Training

• Adult/Continuing Education

• Basic Skills/Remedial Education

• Support Services

• Economic Development

Associate Degrees

Certificates

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““THE ONLY CONSTANTTHE ONLY CONSTANTIS CHANGE.”IS CHANGE.”

-Heraclitus-Heraclitus

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Funding Increases Limited Resources

Public Support(confidence)

Public Scrutiny(accountability)

Process Outcomes

Teaching Learning

1960-1980 1980-Present

Changing TimesChanging Times

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StateComm. Colleges

Regulations

UniversityChanges

Technology

FederalRegulations

Demographics AccreditationRequirements

StudentNeeds

Business&

Industry

Legislative Term Limits

DistrictBudget

& Policies

StateEconomy

CommunityCollege

Changing External ImpactsChanging External Impacts

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CHANGING STUDENTSCHANGING STUDENTS

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Gender & Age of Gender & Age of California Community College StudentsCalifornia Community College Students

2006 - 20072006 - 2007

Gender Age

Female

55.5%

Male

43.5%

Unknown

1.0%

20-24 27.4%

19 or Younger

24.6%

25-29 11.9%

Unknown0.3%

30-347.5%

35-396.3%

40-499.9%

50+12.1%

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Changing Ethnicity of California Community College Students

2006 – 2007

Hispanic/Latino29.3%

White35.9%

African American7.2%

Filipino3.5%

Asian/Pacific Islander12.8%

American Indian0.85%

Unknown8.4%

Other8.4%

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Changing Philosophy of Changing Philosophy of Student Enrollment FeesStudent Enrollment Fees

Time Frame Per Unit Fees

Prior to Fall 1984

Fall 1984 – Spring 1991

Fall 1991 – Fall 1993Spring 1993

Fall 1993 – Fall 1995

Spring 1996 – Fall 1998

Spring 1999 – Fall 1999

$0

$5, capped at $50 per semester

$6, capped at $60 per semester$10, cap eliminated

Differential fee of $50/unit for holders of BA/BS degrees

$13

$13 Differential fee eliminated

$12

Differential fee of $50/unit for holders of BA/BS degrees

Spring 2000 – Spring 2003 $11

Fall 2003 – Spring 2004 $18

Fall 2004 – Fall 2006 $26

Spring 2007– present $20

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CHANGING CHANGING METHODSMETHODS

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LaboratoryLaboratory

ContractContractEducationEducation

WorkforceWorkforceTrainingTraining

GlobalGlobalEducationEducation

Open-EntryOpen-EntryOpen ExitOpen Exit

OnlineOnline

LearningLearningCommunitiesCommunities

LectureLecture

CommunityCommunityCollegeCollege

Changing Instructional Delivery & Learning Methodologies

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Changing Student Support SystemsChanging Student Support Systems

FROM: TO:

Online Systems

• Registration

• Counseling

• Learning Support

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AdministrationAdministration

AB 1725 (1988)“Ten Plus One”

Winton Act

SB160 (1976)“Rodda Act”

Yeshiva Decision (1980)U.S. Supreme Court

Collective BargainingCollective Bargaining

GovernanceGovernance

Changing Decision-Making TrendsChanging Decision-Making Trends

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CHANGES & CHALLENGES AHEADCHANGES & CHALLENGES AHEAD

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72Districts

California Community CollegesBudget Process

State Budget - Proposition 98State Budget - Proposition 98

Governor - LegislatureGovernor - Legislature

State Board of Governors & SystemState Board of Governors & System

Local Boards of Trustees & DistrictsLocal Boards of Trustees & Districts

Federal &Federal &Special FundsSpecial Funds

• AllocationsAllocationsSan Diego Community San Diego Community

College District College District

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Allocations to Education(2006 – 2007)

K-12 $8,501

California Community Colleges (CCC) $5,708

California State University (CSU) $11,972

University of California (UC) $18,749

Son/Daughter of Proposition 92?New Legislation?Armed Insurrection?

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Restoration of Public Confidence

• Better Compilation & Analysis of System Data

• Telling “Our Story” to a Changing Legislature

• Promoting/Marketing Success

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Cultivating a Culture of Change Within the Institution Open to Ideas/Innovation Safe for Failure Rewarding/Recognizing Success Support (Money, Time, Connections, etc.)

Encouraging Team ApproachPromoting Collaboration Interdepartmental Grants Other Institutions Industry

Relating Change to Vision, Planning, GoalsInstitutionalizing Positive OutcomesTaking Your Own Next Leadership Step

Elements of Successful Change