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BOT Meeting 6.11.2015
NVC President’s Report
State Perspectives
Governor’s May Budget Revision
The Governor's revised budget proposal for the CA system, according to the
Chancellor of the California community colleges is the best he has seen in nearly 25
years in California. Over the coming weeks constituency groups and stakeholders of
the system will make their presentations and propose changes to the Chancellor's
budget which will be debated in the legislature. We don't expect significant changes
to the governor's proposal but the legislature will surely make some changes. Napa
Valley College is in alignment with the state Chancellor's system in our support of
restoration for categorical programs, increased support for adjunct faculty, improved
funding for adult education. The Chancellor has made it clear (and has reminded
CEOs in the system) that there are many in the public sector of education who
believe that community colleges are being treated "too well" and that some of the
proposition 98 resources should be transferred to other state priorities.
It should be noted that NVC has still not recovered the purchasing power we lost
during the recession, and as we have all understood here at the college during our
recent budget discussions there are significant financial headwinds facing both the
system and our college with the increasing costs of STRS and PERS.
UC Initiatives
The University of California made two important commitments in recent weeks
related to community colleges. First is a commitment to meeting an annual goal of
having one-third of their new admissions come from committee colleges. Although
the UC system has had this plan for some time, President Napolitano has made
clear her intention for the UCs to increase transfer enrollment. Second, the UC has
also committed to bringing online 20 new transfer pathways the most sought-after
majors over the next two years. These pathways will be built on our associate degree
for transfer programs with the California State University, in some cases adding a
course or two to the degrees and in some cases requiring fewer courses. These
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developments are a major step forward and should result in increasingly smooth
transition for students between Napa Valley College and the UC system.
High-speed rail
The Chancellor's office shared they had recently participated in a briefing for state
educators and labor about the high-speed rail Authority (HSR). The briefing was
hosted by senior advisers to Gov. Brown and was organized to raise awareness of
HSR and to generate discussion among education and labor groups on how to
maximize the economic benefits of this project. According to the Chancellor, it was
clear from the briefing and the conversation that followed, that the implications of
this project for California community colleges – and perhaps for Napa Valley College
–are huge; beginning with the need to train thousands of individuals to assist in the
design and construction of the new infrastructure system. The Chancellor and the
board of governors has asked that those of us in the system who have high interest
or programs related to the project's workforce and those along the line itself want to
track this activity carefully. More can be found at www.HSR.ca.gov
Baccalaureate programs
The Chancellor's office also recently selected the final approval list for the pilot
program allowing community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees and vocational
fields. Solano community college was selected to offer a degree in biotechnology.
Under the law the 4-year degree programs must be up and running by the 2017-18
academic year. The legislation sunsets after the 2022-23 school year, after which the
legislature and governor may renew it.
College Updates
Planning
The Board is scheduled for a retreat for self-assessment and goal setting for July 23,
2015 at the Upper Valley Campus, St Helena. More information will be available
soon.
Leadership
The President's Office in collaboration with the administrative Senate, offered a
successful leadership training course on campus this semester. This initial pilot
program was designed as a “leadership academy” to assist managers and other
leaders at the college in sharpening their skills, developing a network of peer
managers, and interacting with experts in the field of management and leadership.
The inaugural group for this pilot included Christina Rivera, Jessica Millikan,
Mechele Manno and Ramon Salceda. Special thanks go to Ken Arnold who
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coordinated and provided the important and essential logistics. The group was
outstanding, and a follow-up session for continued development of the program is
being completed. It is anticipated the second cohort will begin training Spring 2016.
Accreditation
At tonight's meeting the board will be asked to approve and certify the reaffirmation
of accreditation. Of course our accreditation is a critical part of the success and
mission building capacity of the college. I want to thank the college community at
large for their dedication, input, collaboration, and preparation of the materials for
inclusion in the report. I want to especially thank Dr. Robyn Wornall, Eric Shearer,
and the accreditation steering committee for their wonderful work. An important
part of the accreditation review process includes an opportunity for submission of
third party comments. Later during the accreditation report at tonight's meeting I'll
be presenting the language about how the college is creating an opportunity for
third-party comments related to our institutional compliance.
Bookstore
At a meeting late last month the college bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble,
presented their year in review for 2015. I have included in the materials a two-page
review, but the overarching results were very positive for the year, with the
bookstore total sales posting 16% above the prior year’s revenue. This year's total
was $1,624 281.
President’s Attendance at Selected Community and College Events/Meeting and
Ceremonies
Spring Restaurant With the Board of Trustees—Guests of the Cooking School
Meetings with incoming Faculty Association President and Academic Senate
President
Community Event with County Superintendent of Schools Barbara Nemko
NVC Arts Donor Appreciation Event with NVC Board Members and
Foundation Board President
Taping with Jeff Schectman "End of the Year President's Report"
NAPAbroadcasting.com
Speaking Presentation at UVC Student Restaurant Luncheon for St Helena
Rotary with Associate Dean Manno at UVC, St Helena.
Hospitality Career Fair, Main Campus
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May Fair at the NVC Winery with BOT Board Members
NVC Foundation Quarterly Board Meeting
Latinos in History Project Presentation Main Campus
NVC Veteran’s end of Year Celebration on campus
NVC Leadership Academy Luncheon
Meeting with Bill Hardy, President of the NVC Foundation
Board Meeting of NapaLearns
Respiratory Therapy Pinning ceremony with NVC Board members
Psych-Tech Pinning Ceremony with NVC Board Members
NVC Scholarship Ceremony with NVC Board Members
Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony with Board Members
Workshop on roles and responsibilities of the Academic Senate and Faculty
Association
Latino Leadership Luncheon
Napa Noon Rotary
‘Coffee with the President’ (several during the month)/NVC
B. Wilson, Executive Director NLWIB
2nd Annual Commencement of the Green listen to the speeches at
http://napabroadcasting.com/
District Auxiliary Service Board Meeting
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California's high-speed rail program will do more than provide an efficient,
economical, environmentally-friendly and safe way to travel around the state.
Building and operating the high-speed rail system will directly employ
thousands of Californians while indirectly providing more job opportunities
throughout the larger economy.
CONSTRUCTION JOBS NOW
Construction on the high-speed rail initial operating section (lOS) started in 2014, and is putting
Californians to work, especially in the Central Valley. This area ofthe state recently faced challeng-
es to economic recovery, including an unemployment rate in the construction industry of over 30
percent. High-speed rail construction will create 20,000 construction j obs annually for the next five
years. These jobs will go to the people who need them most, providing a significant boost California's
economy as a whole.
CONSTRUCTION JOBS AND MULTIPLIERS BY STEP, SPREAD OVER THE IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
STEPS
First Leg of Ini tial Operating Section
Initial Operat ing Section
Bay to Basin
Phase 1 Blended
TOTAL EMPLOYMENT
20,000 Jobs Annually for 5 Years
57,000 Jobs Annually for 9 Years
62,000 Jobs Annually for 13 Years
67,000 Jobs Annually fo r 15 Years
TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITIES AS SYSTEM EXPANDS
As high-speed rail continues to expand service from the Bay Area to the los Angeles area, it will gen
erate an additional estimated 67,000 jobs annually for 15 years. Expansion will continue to create jobs
in the construction industry, but will also promote growth in several other sectors of the economy.
Permanent public and private sector employees will be responsible for operating and maintaining the
high-speed rail system. From train operators and maintenance yard workers to station managers and
operations planners, high-speed rail will create permanent California jobs that will always remain in
the state.
www.hsr.ca.gov I (9 7 6) 324- 154 7 I [email protected]
Martinez Steel
Martinez Steel is a certified Hispanic
Owned Micro-Business (MB) and
certified Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (OBE) based in Fontana
owned by husband and wife, Joe and
Debbie Martinez. Their company has
been contracted to provide rebar
for Construction Package 1. They
currently employ 40 to SO people and
will be adding more as the program
progresses.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES . APR IL 2 0 15 A CALIFORNIA V H1gh·Speed Roil Authority
The lOS, once fully operational, will directly create an estimated 1,450 jobs. Most employees will work
aboard the trains and at stations, while many others will be located at the heavy maintenance facility
currently planned for the Central Valley. The full Phase 1 system will directly employ an estimated total
of 3,400 people.
INDIRECT JOB CREATION
The high-speed rail system will provide greatly improved connectivity between California's major
economic regions while reducing congestion in ports, on freight lines and along our highway system.
As a result, the Golden State's economy will become more efficient and competitive as goods move
more freely and less time is wasted in cars and at airports. The increased economic activity associated
with the development and implementation of the high-speed rail system could indirectly generate up
to an additional400,000 long-term, permanent jobs statewide.
CREATING JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED WORKERS
The Authority has taken steps to ensure that the jobs created by the high-speed rail program will
benefit disadvantaged populations through its Community Benefits Agreement. This agreement
along with ensuring 30 percent small business participation in the program, also contains a Targeted
Worker Program. This program ensures that 30 percent of all project work hours are performed
by National Targeted Workers and at least 10 percent of those work hours shall be performed by
Disadvantaged Workers.
A Targeted Workers is an individual whose primary place of residence is within an Economically
Disadvantaged Area or an Extremely Economically Disadvantaged Area in the United States, or a
Disadvantaged Worker.
A Disadvantaged Worker is an individual who, prior to commencing work on the high-speed rail
project, meets the income requirements of a Targeted Worker and faces at least one of the following
barriers to employment:
Being a veteran;
Being a custodial single parent;
Receiving public assistance;
Lacking aGED or high school diploma;
Having a criminal record or other involvement with the criminal justice system;
Suffering from chronic unemployment;
Emancipated from the foster care system;
Being homeless; or
Valverde Construction, Inc
Valverde Construction Is a certified
Hispanic Owned Small Business
based in Santa Fe Springs in
Los Angeles County contTacted
to perform u tility relocation and
geo-techniCal work within the
Construction Package 1 area. A family
business. Mr. Valverde's two sons are
leading the Fresno operat ions for
high-speed rail
Being an apprentice with less than 15 percent of the required graduating apprenticeship hours in a program.
Are you looking for a j ob in the construction industry? The Fresno Workforce Investment Board is helping to connect people with
pre-apprenticeship programs where you can learn about a number of construction crafts and get connected with labor and trade
organizations in the Central Valley and around the state. Visit their website at www.hsrjobs.com.
If you are interested in a career with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, visit our Human Resources web page at
http://www.hsr.ca.gov/About/Careers/lndex.html.
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Barnes & Noble College is committed to bringing you an unmatched retail and digital/earning experience.
Below are the results we achieved together during 2015. Store:
8086 Napa Valley College
2015 ·Fall 2015 -Spring
Rental Availability 67.4% 67.4%
Rental Penetration Rate 57.4% 53.5%
Digital Availability 27.8% 28.5%
Digital Penetration Rate 3.1% 1.2%
2014 2015
Sales (in-store & online) $ Units $ Units
New Textbooks $826,098 9,968 $913,381 9,783
Used Textbooks 123,050 2,345 161,474 3,068
New Textbook Rentals 139,687 2.637 99,811 1,672
Used Textbook Rentals 102,403 2,934 139,352 4.002
Digital Textbooks 5,378 108 4,983 106
Total Textbooks $1,196,615 17,992 $1 ,319,000 18,631
$ Students Saved $252,305 $293,286
% Students Saved 17.4% 18.2% -
Trade Books 12,615 8,033
General Merchandise 193,713 297,248
Convenience 121,840 194,742
Total Sales $1 ,402,943 $1 ,624,281
Online Sales (included in above figures) Textbooks $143,423 $153,558
General Merchandise 358 983
Online Sales $143,781 $154,540
$
%Change
11%
31%
-29%
36%
-7%
10%
-36%
53%
60%
16%
7%
175%
7%
Units
-2%
31%
-37%
36%
-2%
4%
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Year In Review- 2015 BARNES&NOBLE ---------- COLLEGE
Store:
8086 Na Textbook Unit Sales Mix
Last Year
9% 0%
10°A.
• New Textbooks • Used Textbooks New Textbook Rentals
Used Textbook Rentals • Dlg~al Textbooks
$300.0
$250.0
$200.0
$150.0
$100.0
$50.0
-$
Students Saved($ in OOO's) $293.3
$252.3
2014 2015
18.2% - 20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
This Year
11% 0%
12%
• New Textbooks • Used Textbooks New Textbook Rentals
Used Tex tbook Renta.ls • Dig~al Textbooks
$160.0
$140.0 ,
$120.0
$100.0
$80.0
$60.0
$40.0
$20.0
-$
Online Sales ($ in OOO's)
$154.5 $143.8
2014 2015
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