Mission College
Dr. Laurel JonesCurtis Pembrook
Daniel Peck
Technology Advisory
• Enrollment of over 11.6 million students nationwide, 1.6 million in California
• The starting point of many educational careers– 46% of all U.S. undergraduates– 45% of all first-time freshmen
• A pathway to success for many– More than 490,000 associate degrees annually– Nearly 235,000 two-year certificates annually
• Offering flexibility in education – Part-time students– Evening, weekend and short-term courses, distance
education
Today’s Community College
• Founded in 1977• Service area includes portions of Santa
Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, with students from throughout Silicon Valley
• Offers more than 70 academic, vocational and fundamental skills programs
• Serves over 12,000 students each term
Today’s Mission College
• Extremely Diverse– Over 44% of students are age 30 or over
Mission College Students
Students
19 or less13.8%
20 to 2425.2%
25 to 2916.3%30 to 24
10.6%
35 to 397.2%
40 to 4911.0%
50+15.9%
unknown0.1%
Student AgeSpring 2010
Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart
• Extremely Diverse– Over 44% of students are age 30 or over– Over 75% of students are non-White
Mission College Students
Students
African American3.7% American Indian/Alaskan
Native0.3%
Asian32.0%
Filipino8.0%
Hispanic15.3%
Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races0.7%
Unknown19.0%
White Non-Hispanic20.2%
Student EthnicitySpring 2010
Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart
• Extremely Diverse– Over 44% of students are age 30 or over– Over 75% of students are non-White– Come from varying backgrounds and
languages
Mission College Students
Language Spoken at Home
The City of Santa Clara
English
Speak English “very well”
Speak English less than “very well”
English as a 2nd Language
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2009
• 39% foreign born• Nearly half speak
English as a 2nd Language
• Extremely Diverse– Attend classes at different times, in
different ways• 19% take classes through Distance
Education (online)• 33% of classes taken in the evening• Just over 20% of students are Full-Time
Mission College Students
Student Loads
Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart
Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 20100%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Mission College Student Unit Load by PercentagesFall 2007 through Spring 2010
0.1 - 2.9
3.0 - 5.9
6.0 - 11.9
12+
Full Time Students
Student Success
Mission College Retention and Success Rates
Total
Enrollments RetainedRetention
Rate
Statewide Retention
Rate
Spring 2010 Retention Rate 30,389 25,804 84.91 84.19
Spring 2010 Success Rate 30,389 20,631 67.89 67.95Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: Data Mart
Retention: Students complete a course
Success: Students complete a course with a passing grade (A, B, C, or Credit)
– Lack sufficient preparation
Entering Students
High School Success Rates, Santa Clara County 2008-09
GraduatesGraduates with UC/CSU
Required Courses
4-Year Dropout
Rate
High School Graduates 16,247 8,003 49.3% 16.1%
Source: California Department of Education DataQuest
• Tough!
Today’s Environment
Labor Market Information
Oct 2006 Oct 2007 Oct 2008 Oct 2009 Oct 20100
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
Santa Clara Labor Force: Employment, Unemployment & Unemployment Rate
UnemploymentEmploymentUnemployment Rate
Source: California Department of Employment Development
• Tough!• But, anticipated growth over the next
twenty years– In population– In jobs
Today’s Environment
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County: Projections
2010 2020 2030 Change
2010 to 2030Population 1,867,500 2,085,300 2,279,100 22%Households 628,870 701,470 769,750 22%Median Household Income 102,800 114,400 127,300 24%Jobs 938,330 1,098,290 1,272,950 36%Source: Silicon Valley Leadership Group: Projections 2010
Where is that growth coming from??
Where is Growth Coming from?
Labor Market Information
-
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Top 10 Industries with Greatest EmploymentSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA
2008 Q4 - 2009 Q3
Professional Scientific & Technical Services
Computer & Electronic Product
Mfg.
Food Services
& Drinking Places
Admin. &
Support Services
Ambulatory Health Care
Services
Educati-onal
Services
Merchant Wholesalers,
Durable Goods
Specialty Trade
Contrac-tors
Hospitals Food & Beverage
StoresSource: U.S. Census Bureau, Local Employment Dynamics
Professional Scientific & Technical Services
Computer & Electronic
Product Mfg.
Technology
InstructionalTechnology
Learning Centers
Distance Learning
Departments and Programs
Enterprise Systems
Technology @ Mission
• 36 Instructional Servers – Web Server; Cisco, Oracle, Salsa, SQL/PHP
• Over 1200 computers• 36 Multimedia classrooms • 50 Computer labs• Wireless throughout the college• VM Ware/Virtualization
– GDES and CA Labs
Instructional Technology
• Technology Center – 100 Computers– 40 software applications
• Learning Center/Tutoring– 50 computers– 60 software applications
• Nursing Labs/Simulation
Learning Centers
• Enrollment:• FY’08-09: 7527• FY’09-10: 8910• 240 courses
• ANGEL LMS– All Courses
• TV/Multimedia – Cable Cast– Flash Media Server
Distance Learning
Computer Information Systems
and Technology
• Information Systems• Information
Technology• Networking• Certifications
Graphic Design and Multimedia
• Graphic Design & Art• Web Design &
Development• Multimedia
Development
Computer Applications
• Office Applications• Web Programming• Database
Development• Office Assistant
Instructional Programs
• Datatel • Web Advisor• Ad Astra• Cognos • MS Exchange• ANGEL LMS
Enterprise Systems
Break Out Sessions
Summary
• Next Steps?• LinkedIn/Blog• Questions?
Closing