Mobile Go CentersMobile Go Centers

Midland Independent School District

&

Midland College

December 6, 2007

Mobile Go Center Agenda

College For All Texans

Campaign

ACC’s Mobile Go Centers

MGC Uses

Preparing to Launch

Specialist, Driver

Reservation Procedures

Procedures Manual

MGC Assistance

COLLEGE FOR ALL TEXANS CAMPAIGN

College for All Texans CampaignCollege for All Texans Campaign

Created by the Texas Legislature

Encourages individuals to attend/graduate college

Brings college information directly into communities

Support for Mobile Go CentersSupport for Mobile Go Centers

“For our state to have a strong and vibrant future, we must all continue to work to ensure that every Texas child who dreams of attending an institution of higher education gets the opportunity to do so.”

John Montford

AT&T Senior Vice President,

State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

Board Chairman,

College for All Texans Foundation

ACC’S MOBILE GO CENTERS

ACC’s Mobile Go Center #1ACC’s Mobile Go Center #1

Trailer Length, 34 Feet Air-Conditioned

Equipped with: 14 Computers Printers Scanner Copier Satellite Internet

Truck Specifications

2007 Chevrolet Silverado

GVW Rating – 11,400 pounds

Allison 6-speed automatic transmission

Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo

380 Horsepower

Price: $32,000

Austin Community College Owns

Mobile Go Center #1 FundingMobile Go Center #1 Funding

Provided by: AMD AT&T College for All Texans Foundation

Funded to College for All Texans Foundation Received in November 2006 Mobile Go Center #1 leased to ACC for one year Lease extended for three years

Cost: $67,000 (approximately)

ACC’s Mobile Go Center #2ACC’s Mobile Go Center #2

Trailer Length, 42 Feet Air-Conditioned Goose-Neck Trailer

Equipped with: 16 Computers Printers Scanner Copier Satellite Internet

Mobile Go Center #2 Improvements

Battery/Generator stored in cabinets over hitch for additional security

Mobile Go Center #2 Improvements

Handicap lift/elevator is stronger and has additional safety features

Grates are stronger and retractable for each entrance

Truck Specifications

2007 Chevrolet

1 Ton Crewcab Dooley

Dual Rear Wheels

Allison Automatic Drive

Heavy Duty Diesel Power

Gooseneck Hitch not

installed by dealer

Cost: $40,980

Austin Community College

Owns

Mobile Go Center #2 FundingMobile Go Center #2 Funding

Provided by: Texas Pioneer Foundation College for All Texans Foundation

Funded to Austin Community College Received in November 2007 Austin Community College owns MGC #2

Cost: $84,449

MOBILE GO CENTERUSES

ACC’s Mobile Go CentersACC’s Mobile Go Centers

Provides college information: Texas postsecondary

education Austin Community

College District

Staffed by ACC student services personnel

ACC’s Mobile Go CentersACC’s Mobile Go Centers Virtual one-stop,

college-information facility

Visits: Festivals Sports Events Supermarkets Shopping Malls Schools Other

Assists students: College Admissions Financial Aid

ACC’s Mobile Go CentersACC’s Mobile Go Centers

Enables ACC to reach individuals where they live, work, and/or attend school

Supports College Connection program activities

Assists in expanding ACC’s outreach efforts

Mobile Go Center #1Usage Statistics

In operation since November 2006

102 scheduled requests from November 2006 to October 2007

3,728 participants through October 2007

68 requests already scheduled between November 2007 and May 2008

MOBILE GOCENTER – PREPARINGTO LAUNCH

Preparing to Launch a MGC

Secure Funding Place orders or purchase

Trailer construction Installation of signs Installation of satellite internet system Laptop computers, printer-scanner-copier Purchase/install software Wheelchair lift and necessary parts

Preparing to Launch a MGC

Place orders or purchase (cont’d) Safety cones Chairs DPS Inspection Register and apply for exempt plates Donor acknowledgement plaque Add trailer, equipment to liability and property

insurance

Preparing to Launch a MGC

Inspect trailers before final payment Deliver trailer to college Post position, hire, and train MGC staff Develop operation and maintenance manual

for MGC Plan MGC deployment Plan launch celebration and media coverage Launch MGC

Mobile Go Center – Specialist, Recruiting/Advising – Mobile Go Center Driver

Job Purpose

Title: Specialist, Recruiting/Advising – Mobile Go Center Driver

Reports To: Director, Community Outreach

Job Purpose: Responsible for

driving the Mobile Go Center in the Central Texas area set up and operation of related equipment, computer laptops assisting/advising potential students and their families with college-related information. represent Austin Community College to the general public, public and private agencies

and local school districts expected to be an enthusiastic advocate for access to higher education.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: College admission and financial aid procedures.

  Educational institution programs and functions.  

Public relations, sales, recruitment, and other related activities.  

Driving and towing safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Skill in:  Maintaining a varying work schedule, including some

evenings and weekends.  

Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.  

Effectively using organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow through.  

Interacting with persons of diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

Skill in: Following safe driving and towing practices and procedures.  

Maintaining accurate travel and vehicle maintenance and repair logs.  

Effectively presenting information to individuals and groups.  

Following established procedures for set up and storage of equipment.

Qualifications

Skill in: Planning logistics of travel, reading maps, estimating trip

timing, researching site access and potential challenges for set-up of trailer and equipment.  

Connecting truck and trailer, driving and towing, and disconnecting trailer, and trailer set-up.  

Connecting, using and oversight of visitor use, disconnecting and storing electronic equipment such as computers, projectors, satellite dish, and multimedia equipment.  

Qualifications

Skill in: Educating potential students about the importance of

attending college.  

Maintaining confidentiality of work related materials and information.

Qualifications

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:Two years related work experience with student outreach, recruitment, or advising and the equivalent of one year related experience (paid or unpaid) driving tractor trailers, commercial trucks, or full size pick-up trucks and trailers, or safe driving record and valid Commercial Driver's License.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  

Must have valid current Texas Commercial Driver's License and no more than one moving violation in a three year period.

REQUIRED OTHER:  

Satisfactory drug test, criminal background check, and additional application information required.|

Mobile Go CenterReservation Procedures

ACC’s Mobile Go Centers’ WebsiteACC’s Mobile Go Centers’ Website

Reservation Process

Request is made through website at www.austincc.edu/go

Once submitted, reservation confirmation is made by phone If not available, alternate dates are suggested

Reservation is logged into online calendar available for public viewing

Mobile Go CenterProcedures Manual Information

Driver Daily Vehicle Inspections

Use Driver’s Inspection Report (JJ Keller 652-FS-F3)

Must be completed per Federal and State law

Review completed report from previous trip to see if any noted repairs have been made

Note new deficiencies

Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Requirements

Inspect annually both the trailer and truck in a qualifying shop

Retain maintenance records for one year

DOT Controlled Substance and Alcohol Program

Drug screening must be performed prior to driving the MGC and will be subject to random testing throughout employment

Testing required after any collision involving more than $500 in repairs

Supervisor must be informed of any prescribed medication prior to next scheduled trip

Driving Performance

Avoid fatigue with regular breaks

Observe speed limits – unsafe driving is reported to college

Cell phones are not to be used while driving

Each driver will complete an Annual Certification of Violations

Mobile Go CenterWe Couldn’t Have Done It Without Them…

These Are he Great Groups That Helped Make the MGCs Possible

Advanced Micro Devices

AT&T

College for All Texans Foundation

Magnum Trailers

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Texas Pioneer Foundation

Texas State Technical College

Wells Cargo

Fred MarkhamPresidentTexas Pioneer Foundation 215 West San Antonio Street, Suite 2001San Marcos, TX 78666fred@texaspioneer.com 512-396-2164

Contact

Don Brown, Ph.D.Executive DirectorCollege for All Texans Foundation1200 East Anderson LaneAustin, TX 78752don.brown@thecb.state.tx.us512-427-6108

Contact

Mary Hensley, Ed.D.Vice President, College Support Systems

and ISD Relationsmhensley@austincc.edu512-223-7618

Contact

For a copy of this presentation:

www.austincc.edu/isd/midland/120607Presentation.ppt