1 “Bridging Rivers of Change” Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Chancellor SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT California Community Colleges CIO/CSSO CONFERENCE

2 The American Community Colleges Public:991 Private:180 Tribal:31 Total:1,202

3 The American Community Colleges Students 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

4 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

5 72 Districts California Community Colleges Urban 109 Colleges Suburban Rural A Diverse System 2.6 Million Students

6 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

7 “THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE.” -Heraclitus

8 Funding IncreasesLimited Resources Public Support (confidence) Public Scrutiny (accountability) ProcessOutcomes TeachingLearning Present Changing Times

9 Community College State Economy District Budget & Policies Legislative Term Limits Business & Industry Student Needs Accreditation Requirements Demographics Federal Regulations Technology University Changes State Comm. Colleges Regulations Changing External Impacts

10 CHANGING STUDENTS

11 Gender & Age of California Community College Students GenderAge

12 Changing Ethnicity of California Community College Students 2006 – 2007

13 Changing Philosophy of Student Enrollment Fees Time FramePer Unit Fees Prior to Fall 1984 Fall 1984 – Spring 1991 Fall 1991 – Fall 1993 Spring 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

14 CHANGING METHODS

15 CommunityCollege Lecture LearningCommunities Online Open-Entry Open Exit GlobalEducation WorkforceTraining ContractEducation Laboratory Changing Instructional Delivery & Learning Methodologies

16 Changing Student Support Systems FROM:TO: Online Systems Registration Counseling Learning Support

17 Administration AB 1725 (1988) “Ten Plus One” Winton Act SB160 (1976) “Rodda Act” Yeshiva Decision (1980) U.S. Supreme Court Collective Bargaining Governance Changing Decision-Making Trends

18 CHANGES & CHALLENGES AHEAD

19 72 Districts California Community Colleges Budget Process State Budget - Proposition 98 Governor - Legislature State Board of Governors & System Local Boards of Trustees & Districts Federal & Special Funds Allocations Allocations San Diego Community College District

20 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?

21 Restoration of Public Confidence Better Compilation & Analysis of System Data Telling “Our Story” to a Changing Legislature Promoting/Marketing Success

22 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 Approach Promoting Collaboration Interdepartmental Grants Other Institutions Industry Relating Change to Vision, Planning, Goals Institutionalizing Positive Outcomes Taking Your Own Next Leadership Step Elements of Successful Change