1. NCWE CONFERENCE OCTOBER 18, 2009 Regional Consortium Dr. Lyla Eddington Susan Coleman

2. History of the LA/OC Regional Consortia Need for improved communication between CCCCO and CTE/Economic Development Deans Began July 1994 by Vice Chancellor Phoebe Helm Funded by Perkins IV IIB State Leadership Funds

3. Division of Regions in California 10 regions within California 3 regions are double regions – LA and Orange County double region Each region serves the unique needs of its region Grant RFA identifies objectives and minimum activities

4. 2009-2010 Objectives for Regional Consortium

5. Objective 1: Continue to support the consortium of colleges in the LA/OC Co Region through: Solicit Input from a Steering Committee o Chief Instructional Officers (CIO) o Economic Development Practitioners o CTE Dean o CTE Faculty appointed by the Academic Senate o Regional Tech Prep Directors

6. Conduct monthly meetings of CTE/Economic Development Deans o Program Approval Process Collaborate with Perkins Industry and Service Advisory Committees/Projects Meet with Economic Development Initiatives Communicate with Chancellor’s Office Staff and Chairs from other regions

7. Program Approval Process Labor Market o EDD o Employer Survey Non-destructive competition – Regional Approach Announcement of intent Advisory Committee Minutes One vote per college for approval

8. “The LA/OC Regional Consortium was a valuable resource to me when Perkins IV was re- authorized. As a new administrator, I relied on the input and experience of this group to develop our own local plan, understand core indicators, and later negotiate performance levels. I am currently relying on the Consortium to revise Mt. SAC's Advisory Handbook. I have collected the best practices of other LA/OC Community Colleges” Darrow Soares, Acting Associate Dean, CTE – Mt. San Antonio College

9. Objective 2: Increase the visibility of CTE and Economic Development opportunities Web Site with links to other relevant sites www.laocrc.com o Posting meeting agenda and minutes on web site o Links to all 28 colleges in the region o Career Program matrix for counselors Representation on county-wide Economic Development committees.

10. More………… Email communication from project office Website Folders, bookmarks, pens and notebooks List of college contacts to WIB’s and One-Stop Centers Presentations to CIO and community economic development groups

11. Objective 3: Improve the linkages among CTE, Economic Development Initiatives, & WIB’s Established Ideal Partnership Initiative – WIB partnership Facilitate Faculty Meetings Health Science, Business, Auto Tech, Child Development, Green Initiative Conduct meetings for Tech Prep Directors/Coordinators

12. More……. Participate in Tri-region CO-OP meeting with Desert and San Diego Regions

13. “The regional consortium has been an invaluable resource to disseminate information to the region and to bring stakeholders together to collaborate on projects and create innovative solutions. For my programs specifically, the regional consortium is the best resource to facilitate communication and collaboration, and to leverage resources” Audrey Reille, Director, Center of Excellence & CTE Hub – Mt. San Antonio College

14. Objective 4: Offer Staff Development Activities Based on Needs in Region. Conduct State-wide Leadership Institute yearly Participate in State-wide Special Populations Workshop Presented proposal for State-wide Skills for New Deans Offer specific workshops at monthly meetings o Core Indicators o Process for developing a local Perkins plan o New Program Development & use of LMI o How to offer courses/programs through contracts and outside funding

15. Workforce Leadership Institute Leadership skills Networking with other practitioners One CTE or Economic Development administrator or emerging leader from each college statewide FREE to participants Conference setting Funded by Regional Consortia Professional presenters

16. “LOWDL always helps me keep up-to-date on Chancellor's Office issues, deadlines, etc. LOWDL also facilitates regional meetings for subgroups (TP, Interior Des., Coop Ed, etc.) as well as the fantastic staff development trainings each year at Workforce Leaders. LOWDL is my go to resource that helps me be an effective CTE administrator and advocate.” Jan Swinton, Associate Dean of CTE and Workforce Development – Glendale College

17. Objective 5: Disseminate Best Practices College tours and presentations by host college at LOWDL meetings Research articles posted on website Presentations by Perkins leadership projects Presentations by Economic Development Centers and Initiatives Disseminate electronic newsletters from collaborative projects

18. “The networking is the biggest value to me. Updates on activities is an opportunity to let people know what we have to offer” Mary O’Connor, Director Regional Health Occupations Resource Center, Golden West College

19. www.LAOCRC.COM

21. “The LA/OC Regional Consortium is a unique and valuable resource that truly brings the entire region’s resources together. It provides opportunities for leadership and helps to take our program offerings to the next level” Marty Alvarado, Interim Director of Grants, Long Beach City College