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Mission Statement:

The mission of CCCAOE is to provide leadership for occupational education and economic development professionals involved in workforce development and the enhancement of California's position within a global economy.

Priorities:
1.  Cultivate new leadership within CCCAOE and at colleges.
2.  Monitor and influence legislation at the state and federal levels.

I. ORGANIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE

GOAL 1: PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISSUES
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1.Two conferences annually 1a.Pre-conference planning session
1b. Develop tentative agenda list by e-mail
1c. Secure site for conference in a timely manner.
1d.  Explore conference partnership opportunities
President-Elect
Executive Secretary
Regional Vice Presidents
Academic Senate Liaison
EWDP Liaison
On going
2.Regular Regional Meetings

2a.. E-mail agenda development
2b. Reassess meeting time and methodology for maximized attendance
2c. Share information from CCCAOE Board Mtgs.

*Regional Vice Presidents
On going
3. Quarterly Board Meetings Board’s commitment to membership is:
  1. To have annual priorities.
  2. To have an annual work plan.
  3. To inform membership of above.

3a.Rely on written Regional reports, Officers reports and Liaison reports
3b. President, Executive Committee and Executive Secretary develop agenda
3c. Review purposes for CCCAOE operation and collaborative building

*President
Executive Committee
Executive Secretary
Regional Vice Presidents
Academic Senate Representative
EWDP Liaison
NCWE Liaison
Review priorities and work plan at each quarterly meeting.
* Indicates lead person(s)
GOAL 2: PROVIDE FOR AND SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1. Recruit and elect board members

1a.Recruit for presidency at the local level
1b. Invite potential successors to the Board meetings
1c. Follow procedure from bylaws
1d. Assume  all duties no later than July 1
1e. Incoming and outgoing Board members attend June Board meeting for transition

1a. *Regional Vice Presidents
1b. *CCCAOE Board

1c. *Past President
1c. Executive Secretary
1c. Nominating Committee
1d. & 1e. CCCAOE Board


Fall through January annually
2.Encourage college CEO recognition and provision of resources needed for CCCAOE Board members to carry out their responsibilities 2a.Communicate elected officer responsibilities to colleges
2b. Communicate a “suggested time required” letter to colleges of committee chairs, etc
*President 30 days after election

3. Provide needed staffing for:
  1. Executive Secretary
  2. Webmaster
  3. Others as needed
  *President
Regional Vice Presidents
Annual Review in June
4. Develop annual Priorities and Work Plan

4a.Determine annual Priorities.
4b. Update Work Plan annually
4c. President  facilitates the implementation of the Work Plan
4d. Review the Work Plan at quarterly Board meetings

*President
CCCAOE Board
Develop in June with quarterly updates

* Indicates lead person(s)
GOAL 3: ENSURE FISCAL STABILITY OF ASSOCIATION (AUDITING, TAXES AND MAINTAINING A RESERVE)
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1. Responsible administration of association funds

1a. Provide for annual audits
1b. Provide quarterly reports
1c. Establish operating and investment accounts
1d. Assure orderly succession of treasurers
1e. Develop policy for determining/utilizing reserve account

     


*Treasurer




CCCAOE Board

1a. Annual
1b. On going
1c. On going
1d. On going
1e. Annual

2. Develop and implement annual budgets

2a. Collect dues
2b. Manage resources to implement association’s goal
2c. Prepare balanced budget

Executive Secretary
*Treasurer

2a. Semi-annual
2b. On going
2c. June

* Indicates lead person(s)
GOAL 4: LIAISON WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1. Develop formal and informal lines of communication with other organizations


1a. Establish links on web page
1b. Review and revise newsletter for more effective internal and external communication
1c. Promote CCCAOE with other organizations


1a. Executive Secretary and Webmaster
1b. Executive Secretary and President
1c. CCCAOE Board

On going

2. Identify potential partners and enhance current partnerships for collaboration

2a. Search for new partners
2b. Review and revise Board meeting agenda and participation
2c.Link with Academic Senate, NCWE, EDPAC, Career Technical Education (CTE) Task Force, CCCCIO, CCLC, Consultation, Board of Governors, WIB, CWA, CCPRO, Regional Consortia Chairs, statewide advisory committees, economic and workforce development initiatives, and others as identified
2d. Disseminate information through Vice Presidents and website

CCCAOE Board
President

2c. President annually appoints

On going

II. EXTERNAL OPERATIONS/OUTREACH

GOAL 1: ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP FOR OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE

1. CCCAOE will advocate and promote Occupational Education and Economic Development

1a.Continue liaison on Statewide committees (i.e. CIO Executive Board and Board of Governors, Career Ladder)
1b. Maintain and expand collaborative efforts with statewide policy agencies (Career Technical Education (CTE) Task Force, EDPAC, EDD)
1c.Identify issues and articulate strategies to the field
1d. Identify pertinent issues for further action

* President to appoint
Assigned Liaisons
On going

2. Improve the image/visibility/stability of Career Technical Education (CTE)

2a.Disseminate CTE research and work with accountability committee
2b.Nominate a second NCWE Representative for representation from the north and south
2c.Market CTE resources by working with the System Office
2d.Produce Op-Ed piece on CTE contributions to local workforce and submit to local newspapers and chamber newsletters.

2a. *President
2b. CCCAOE Board in conjunction with NCWE Board
2c. CCCAOE Board

2d. President Elect and Vice Presidents

On going

GOAL 2: PROMOTE MEMBER INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1. Inform and educate membership regarding legislative and policy issues

1a. Monitor and influence legislation at the state and federal levels
1b. Post legislative up-dates and links on the  website
1c. Disseminate action-oriented news via the listserv
1d.Encourage members to disseminate information on their own campus

CCCAOE Board
Academic Senate Representative
Executive Secretary

CCCAOE Members
On going

2. . Promote member involvement in the development and implementation of policies

2a. Monitor pertinent legislation
2b. Provide input on and develop, as appropriate, legislative positions
2c.Provide specific information and examples on how members can become involved in the political process
2d.Include at CCCAOE conferences sessions on current legislation impacting occupational education and economic & workforce development

CCCAOE Board
Specific 1: Past President will provide a proposal for a Sacramento legislative liaison at the October 2007 Board Meeting.

Specific 2: Board will define/formalize legislative advocacy process from Sacramento to the local VP level

On going

Specific 1 & 2: October 2007

GOAL 3: ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR CCCAOE
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1.Educate the community college system regarding the role of CCCAOE as promoter of Occupational Education and Economic Development

1a. Promote CCCAOE activities
1b. Attend Board of Governors meetings, as appropriate/necessary.

1a. CCAOE Board
1b. President assigns
On going
2. Expand utilization of the website

2a. Identify additional information of interest to CCCAOE members
2b. Determine key contacts to obtain information
2c. Obtain and post information

2a. Website oversight workgroup (Executive Secretary, Board member, appointed non-Board CCCAOE member)
2b. Website oversight workgroup
2c. Executive Secretary & webmaster

On going – with monthly review via conference phone call

3. Maintain relevant and current content at the CCCAOE website

3a. Regularly review website content
3b. Conduct conference phone call
3c. Initiate needed changes
3d. Assign monthly Splash Page Updates

3a. Website Review Committee
3b. Website Review Committee
3c. Website Review Committee
3d. CCCAOE Board

Via periodic conference phone calls

III GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

GOAL 1: STIMULATE INNOVATION AND RESPONSIVENESS IN DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1.Schedule conference breakout sessions to showcase innovative programs and services

1a. Emphasize basic skills as conference theme
1b. Research CCCAOE sponsoring “Breaking  Through Project” type project in CA
1c.AB900 – CCCAOE work with System Office to guide project with CDC on expanding inmate/parole education
1d.Work with Conference Chair to insure presentation of other innovative programs

1a. *President-Elect
1b. *President

 

1c. CCCAOE Board

 

1d. CCCAOE Board
On going
2.Share information from regular regional meetings

2. Encourage timely updating of Regional Consortium links to website

*Regional Vice Presidents
Executive Secretary and Webmaster

On going
3.Locate and link with existing research websites 3. Review and disseminate current research and best practices though the organization’s communication channels as deemed appropriate by the President in consultation with the Executive Committee President
On going
* Indicates lead person(s)
GOAL 2: PROVIDE FOR AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
1.Increase participation in CCCAOE of under-represented populations

1a.Recruit under-represented populations to become members
1b.Recruit under-represented members to serve in leadership positions

CCCAOE Board
On going
2.. Continue activities that develop and recognize Occupational  Education and Economic Development

2a.Provide comprehensive breakouts for leadership development at Fall and Spring conferences
2b.Coordinate occupational leadership workshops with Academic Senate

President-Elect
On going
3. Develop, administer, evaluate awards process

3a. Appoint co-chairs for Awards Committee
3b. Develop criteria for awards
3c. Select the awardees
3d. Present awards at Spring Conference

3a. President
3b. CCCAOE Board
3c. Board Awards Subcommittee
3d. Committee Co-chairs

Yearly
4. Provide opportunity for occupational education training

4a. Provide complimentary one-year membership in CCCAOE for Academic Senate Vocational Education Leadership Conference participants
4b.Provide information to Academic Senate Vocational Education Leadership Conference about CCCAOE, its conferences, Regional Consortia, and leadership opportunities in occupational education.
4c.Participate at Academic Senate bi-yearly Plenary Sessions when possible
4d.Request Academic Senate participation in CCCAOE conferences when applicable

CCCAOE Board
Executive Secretary
Academic Senate Representative

Yearly
5.Recruit new members to CCCAOE

5a. Develop formal internships for Board participation and training of new deans
5b.Educate and inform potential new members regarding CCCAOE
5c. Provide new member packet at conference

CCCAOE Board
CCCAOE Members
On going
* Indicates lead person(s)

ADDENDUM TO WORK PLAN

2005-06 Liaison Assignments

COMMITTEE/ORGANIZATION
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
Chief Instructional Officers Mollie Smith
Academic Senate Jane Patton
Consultation/CTE Mollie Smith, Gary Mendenhall
Economic Development Program Advisory Committee, (EDPAC) Wilma Owens
Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Program Liaison Bob Cumming
Career Ladders Project  
National Council on Workforce Education (NCWE) Nick Kremer from NCWE; Ray Geary CCCAOE backup to NCWE
Community College League of California (CCLC) Hazel Hill
California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) José Millan
CCCAOE Awards Committee Erika Endrijonas, Queen Hamilton, Ray Geary
California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) Lynn Shaw
Research & Accountability Task Force Mollie Smith
Regional Consortia Chairs Gary Mendenhall
System Advisory Committee on Curriculum (SACC) Erika Endrijonas

Website Splash Page

MONTH
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
July President – Mollie Smith
August Chancellor’s Office – José Millan/Ron Selge
September President-Elect – Kim Schenk
October Desert Region VP – Queen Hamilton
November South Central VP – Erika Endrijonas
December Central VP – Gary Mendenhall
January LA/Orange County Region VP – Lynn Shaw
February (Conference Preview) President-Elect – Kim Schenk
March San Francisco/Bay Region VP – Stephanie Thompson
April (Awards/New Board) Past President – Lin Marelick
May North/Far North Region VP – Ray Geary
June San Diego/Imperial VP – Richard Bettendorf

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