Columbia Gorge Community College Report to the Community: 2010

The Dalles Campus 400 East Scenic Drive

The Dalles, Oregon 97058 Phone: (541) 506-6011 | Fax: (541) 298-3104

Hood River-Indian Creek Campus 1730 College Way

Hood River, Oregon 97031 Phone: (541) 308-8211 | Fax: (541) 308-8202

Visit us online: www.cgcc.cc.or.us An electronic version of this report is available on our website at:

www.cgcc.cc.or.us/PresidentsOffice

Our annual budget and financial statements can be found here: http://www.cgcc.cc.or.us/BusinessOffice/accounting.cfm

Serving the Mid-Columbia Region

A Letter to the Community At Columbia Gorge Community College, we believe in the power of dreams. We believe that dreams can fundamentally shape the future of the world in which we live. Without the power of dreams … we can become trapped in a world of "is" and "was" instead of "what could be." When Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” America was in the midst of the deepest economic crisis it had ever faced. During the Great Depression, America’s community colleges were called upon to retain workers and help revitalize the economy. Once again, America is turning to community colleges to provide the education and training needed to put people back to work. At CGCC, we have not forgotten that we are a community college, here to serve community needs. So now, perhaps more than ever before, Columbia Gorge Community College is focused on our mission of “building dreams and transforming lives.” But what is CGCC really doing? What does it mean to “build dreams and transform lives”? It means we will provide a venue for learning, cutting-edge technology, and a focus on student success. It means we are an active partner in the community. It means that if you bring us your dreams, we will help you achieve them in any way we can. We can’t transform your life for you. But bring us your dreams, and we will help you transform yourself. As Columbia Gorge Community College continues on its journey of independent accreditation, we look forward to sharing our successes with you in this first of many annual reports to our community. Thank you for your support, for allowing us to dream, and for entrusting us with yours. Respectfully, Dr. Frank Toda, President

Core Themes

Building Dreams – Access Offering a broad array of

education and training programs

Using multiple modes of effective teaching, learning, and service strategies

Serving the diversity of students in the district

Transforming Lives – Education

Adapting curriculum and programs for careers

Forming partnerships to provide a seamless K-16 education

Fostering student success Strengthening Our Community – Partnerships

Supporting business and industry with a quality workforce

Creating effective external relations

Demonstrating responsibility to community

Mission Statement

Columbia Gorge Community College builds dreams and transforms lives by providing lifelong education programs that strengthen our community.

Vision Statement Become the first option of choice for education and training in the communities we serve.

Core Values Integrity Respect for the Individual Excellence Commitment to Learning Community Focus

2009-10 Board of Education

Dr. James Willcox, Chair Stuart Watson, Vice-Chair

Dr. Ernie Keller Dave Fenwick Charleen Cobb Christie Reed

M.D. Van Valkenburgh

Graduates

Total Degrees and Certificates Awarded: 292 One-Year Certificates Awarded: 76 Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer: 33 Associate of Science: 21 Associate of General Studies: 61 Associate of Applied Science: 48 High School Diplomas: 5 GED Certificates: 48

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Student Demographics

Average age: 37 Youngest student: 15 Oldest Student: 94 Full-Time Equivalency

(FTE): 1,090 Unduplicated

Headcount: 5,027

Milestones Record high FTE

(full-time equivalency) Record number of

graduates First year of operations for

Health Sciences Building in The Dalles and Hood River-Indian Creek Campus

Awarded $3.6-million in financial aid to students

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Setting the Standard for

Excellence

Legislatively Adopted Key Performance Measures for the 2009-2011 Biennium:

Successful GED applicants Completion of Basic Skills/English as a Second

Language programs Nursing completions Business and industry satisfaction with training Licensing/certification rates Career and Technical Education degree and certificate

completion Associate Degree completion Student transfers to the Oregon University System Progress of transfer students Tuition/fees High school participation Minority enrollment

Information taken from the May 2010 Institutional Effectiveness Indicators

Report which includes Key Performance Measures from the State of Oregon

CGCC INDICATORS…

How does CGCC compare to statewide targets?

Associate Degree Completion Nursing Completions Licensing/Certification Rates (Exam Pass Rates) Completion of Basic Skills/English as a Second

Language programs Percentage of Transfer Students Returning for a

Second Year Business and Industry Satisfaction with Training Successful GED applicants

Did you know?

Our team is dedicated to using this data to identify gaps, ensuring that we are delivering a high quality education and that our students are prepared to be successful in any endeavor they may choose!

Continuous Improvement

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Columbia Gorge Community College consistently outperforms the majority of other Oregon community colleges with regard to statewide key performance measures (KPMs).

Tuition and fees are lower than the statewide target, which is a good thing!

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Delivering on our promises...

Measure 33-43 November 2004

Thank you, voters of Hood River and Wasco County!

√ Constructed a Nursing and Health Sciences Building in The Dalles

√ Constructed a college center in Hood River √ Renovated college buildings to comply with

state and local fire safety standards √ Removed old, unsafe college buildings that had

been condemned √ Remedied environmental hazards and leaky

roofs

Building Dreams, Transforming Lives… Making a Difference

Renewable Energy Technology Established first Wind Energy Technician Training Program on

the West Coast Received congressional recognition for Renewable Energy

Technology Program Increased capacity for the program over the last three years from

36 to 114 Received $537,000 in congressionally directed funding Awarded $395,000 from the Oregon Department of Community

Colleges and Workforce Development to build an Interim Renewable Energy Technology Lab Building

Worked with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) to finalize wind energy technician national skill sets

The program has received the following support from our industry and individual partners:

$68,805 in scholarships $168,000 in program donations $100,000 from Iberdrola $250,000 hub donation from

Vestas $7,500 equipment donation from

Megger

Thank you for your support!

Quick Facts It is estimated that 10

technicians are needed for every 100 megawatts (MW) of energy produced

A $9-billion investment has been made in Oregon to support wind energy

Total renewable energy projects in Oregon (operating and planned solar, geothermal, and wind) have the capacity to power 1.4 million homes

Projections indicate 741 wind technicians will be needed in the near future

The largest wind farm in the world, Shepherds Flat, will be located in Arlington, Oregon

Interim Renewable Energy Technology Lab

Taking education

to new heights...

Nursing and Health Occupations Developed a state and national model for rural

healthcare training Awarded 149 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

degrees since first graduating class in 2003 100% first-attempt passage rate for the NCLEX-RN

exam in 2009 (National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses)

Placed over 104 nurses in local jobs as of 2009 Community partners continue to provide guidance

through advisory committees, direct funding, in-kind faculty, clinical sites, and scholarships

Medical Assisting program was formally approved

Nursing Class of 2010 Motto:

“It depends on the scenario.”

Degrees and Certificates Offered…

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Diagnostic Imaging 2-Year Certificate and Associate of

General Studies Degree (in partnership with Linn-Benton Community College)

Medical Assisting Certificate Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Practical Nurse Certificate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 and CNA 2 Medication Aide Phlebotomy

Linda Quackenbush, Nursing and Health Occupations Coordinator, retired in

December 2009 after 30 years.

Pre-College Programs

Redesigned Pre-College program to increase success for general education development and college-bound students

Doubled enrollment in one year Received four commendations during State program

review Honored Pre-College department chair and faculty

member, Brook Maurer, with the Faculty Excellence Award at the 2009 Graduation Event

Transfer Degree

Saved students an average of $8,000 who attended CGCC for the first two years of college

Graduates are able to enter the Oregon University System with junior status

Increased faculty/student interaction through small class sizes

Provided degree partnership programs with Oregon State University, Marylhurst University, Portland State University, Concordia College, Linfield College, and Oregon Institute of Technology

What would you do with $8,000?

Find out what our students are doing at

www.saveatcgcc.com

Columbia Gorge Community College

Foundation Awarded $137,245 in scholarships Met the Miller Foundation Match Challenge by raising

$50,000 in new and increased gifts Established the first endowment fund in 2009 Received over $10,000 in employee contributions Celebrated 30th anniversary in May 2009

Small Business Development Center Counseled 229 clients through one-on-one advising Saved 117 jobs, equivalent to $912,600 in unemployment

claims to the State of Oregon 289% return on investment Clients received $2,030,600 in debt or equity financing Client sales increased by $826,974

Looking ahead…the future of CGCC

Focus on Students CGCC continues to manage record-high enrollment

growth, even in the face of decreased resources at the State level, maintaining its commitment to providing a quality education for students.

Student scholarships awarded by the College and Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation continue to be a priority.

Independent accreditation means that the College will be able to serve students better, more efficiently, and with more personalized services.

Facilities to Accommodate Growth

$8-million in matching funds have been awarded by the Oregon State Legislature to construct a Workforce Innovations facility on The Dalles campus, which would expand and consolidate the Renewable Energy Technology program while freeing up other classroom space.

$5-million in matching funds for expanding the Hood River Campus have been requested from the State. This project is currently #9 on a list of 36 community college projects statewide.

Instruction and Academic Support

CGCC has focused on increasing efficiencies while maintaining access for students.

The College strives to provide the education and training our community needs to put people back to work.

Partnerships CGCC will continue to focus on partnerships to

leverage opportunities for our students. The College continues to seek additional funding

through a combination of partnership contributions, Federal and State sources, private foundations, and through the activities of the Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation.

We continue to support the community, our students, and our industry partners with outreach and a “service before self” attitude.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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