1. THE STATE OF LANEY COLLEGE, 2010-11 A Special Address by the President Dr. Elñora T. Webb Friday, August 20, 2010 Laney Theater Laney College is a dynamic environment where all are encouraged to become responsible community leaders and world citizens. 1

2. Providing quality, effective Career and Technical Education, Foundation Skills Education and Transfer Education Transforming what we do to improve significantly student learning and performance Leveraging the power of collaboration to improve our operations and outcomes Using Professional Development, Leadership and Performance Feedback as critical, fully integrated components of the College’s modus operandi Actualizing Laney’s status as a “destination point” in the international arena …a remarkably effective learning institution 2

3. Biomanufacturing Residential Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Automation and Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Nanotechnology Industrial Maintenance Performing Arts via Ethnographic Research Learning Communities Summer High School Programs Currency of Offerings 3

4. We welcome all – – the dislocated and under-skilled workers – the economically disadvantaged youth – the degree carrying professional seeking retraining – the formally incarcerated adult – the new immigrant – the recent high school graduate… All are important and our reason for being… …the practical first choice or only option 4

5. When we are at our best, when we do this efficiently… Effectively engage the Shared Governance Leadership Team (an abbreviated list) Learning Assessment Committee, Co-Chairs, Drs. Karolyn van Putten & Eileen White Associated Students of Laney College, LaDawna Williams Classified Senate President, David Reed5 Faculty Senate President, Sonja Franeta Curriculum Committee Chair, Amy Bohorquez Basic Skills Workgroup, Co-Chair, Linda Sanford Budget Advisory Committee Co-Chair, Dr. George Kozitza Facilities Planning Committee Co-Chair, Marco Menendez Technology Planning Committee Co-Chair, Lilia Celhay Matriculation Committee, Co-Chair, Tina Vasconcellos Staff Development Co-Chairs, Karin Hart & Newin Oranté Career & Technical Education Committee Co-Chairs, Louis Quindlen & Dr. Eileen White Our progress from good to great is assured because of you and our partnership with many internal and external constituents 5

6. Since 1927, we’ve been serving the East Bay community. – By 1927, began as a high school as a part of the OUSD – By the 1940s, morphed into a nationally recognized trade and technical institute by the 1940s. – In 1948, assumed the name Laney College in honor of Joseph C. Laney, an award winning journalist and educational leader in 1948 – By 1963, became a comprehensive community college when Oakland created the Peralta Community College District. – In 1970, this Fallon Street campus opened. Thus, our 40 th @Fallon Now, providing 44 associate degrees and 35 certificate programs - covering fundamental and forward-thinking educational priorities in higher education. …we’ve come a long way 6

7. Oakland Unified School District City of Oakland County of Alameda State of California Port of Oakland BART Chambers of Commerce i.e., Chinese, Black, Hispanic, Oakland Metropolitan Department of Labor Department of Education Businesses & Industries Foundations …many others! …over 500 partners… …essential due to viable partnerships 7

8. ...via Accomplishments – Accreditation – Educational Master Plan – Program Reviews – Student Engagement – Student Performance – Community Partnerships – Managing Crises …becoming an extraordinary institution… 8

9. Assessment - Initiate the full program level assessment cycle by the end of the year consistent with our accreditation requirements. This consists of developing all SLOs for courses by Fall 2010, and for programs by Spring 2011. Accreditation: Provide leadership support to the District to assure re- affirmation of Laney College’s accreditation on unconditional (non- probationary) status. Student Performance: Increase the performance rates (i.e., retention, persistence, successful course and certificate completion, graduation and transfer) among all students in ways that demonstrate student equity. This includes ensuring that students transition efficiently and effectively from foundation skills to college level skills courses. Resource Management: Ensure fiscal solvency that supports securing at minimum $5 million from alternative funding sources to support the educational priorities of Laney College. …2010-11 Institutional Effectiveness Goals 9

10. Illuminating educational excellence and the sustainability commitment Priorities Partnerships Historical Moments Success Stories The 40@Fallon Anniversary Celebration 10

11. Let’s experience our respective “greatness” as part of our intimate college and district community, yet also within our local, statewide, national and global community, and do so in ways we can describe as meaningful, effective, helpful and “fabulously!” …a remarkably transformative educational community 11

12. Lilia Celhay, Dean, Community Partnerships, Grants Initiatives and Workforce Development Peter Crabtee, Dean, Career and Technical Education George Kozitza, Ed.D., Consultant, Business & Administrative Services Marco Menendez, Dean, Applied and Fine Arts, Communications and Physical Education Donald Moore, Ph.D., Vice President, Student Services Newin Oranté, Dean, Student Services Linda Sanford, Dean, Humanities, Language Arts and Social Sciences Inger Stark, Ph.D., Dean, Business, Mathematics and Sciences Tina Vasconcellos, Ph.D., Dean, Student Services Eileen White, Ph.D., Vice President, Instructional Services Thank you, Administrative Leads! 12

13. President Barack Hussein Obama Congresswoman Barbara Lee Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger CA Community College System Chancellor Jack Scott Assemblyman Sandré Swanson California Community College System Chancellor, Jack Scott Oakland Mayor and Former Congressman Ronald Dellums Former Mayors Jerry Brown and Elihu Harris County of Alameda Administrator, Susan S. Muranishi County of Alameda Supervisor Keith Carson Oakland Museum of California Executive Director Lori Fogarty Peralta CCD Board of Trustee President Abel Guillén Peralta CCD Chancellor Wise Allen, Ph.D. & the District Leadership Team Department of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis & Assistant Secretary Jane Oates Department of Education Secretary, Arne Duncan & Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education, Martha Kantor Former Laney Presidents Frank Chong, Odell Johnson and Deborah Blue Many Business, Foundation, and NGO CEOs Special Thanks to Local, State, and National Leaders – Ambassadors and Stewarts of Community Colleges 13