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Slide 1: Agenda         Introductions Retreat Purpose Context SWOT Vision and Mission Strategic Priorities Measurements Values August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 1
Slide 2: KH Strategic Planning Model Vision External Environment SWOT Analysis Trend Analysis Internal Environment Mission and Values Strategic Priorities/ Strategy Development Strategic Plans and Action Plans 2
Slide 3: Shift Happens Changing US  1 of every 8 couples married in the US last year met online  As of 09/06, there are over 106 million registered users of MySpace.  If it were a country, it would be the 11th largest in the world, between Japan and Mexico  The number of text messages sent and received every day exceeds the population of the planet  Nintendo invested more than $140 Million in research and development in 2002 alone  More than twice as much as the US federal government spent on research and innovation in education August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 3
Slide 4: Shift Happens Changing US  Today’s learners will have 10 - 14 jobs before they are 38 years old  25% of today’s workers have spent less than 1 year with their current company  50% workers have spent less than 5 yrs in their current company  Top 10 ten jobs projected for 2010 did not exist in 2004  We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t exist  The amount of new technical information is doubling every 2 years By 2010 it is predicted to double every 72 hours  Half of what 4 year college students learn in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study.  By 2023, when our current 1st graders are 23 years old, the $1,000 computer will exceed the capabilities of the human brain. August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 4
Slide 5: Environmental Scan     LATTC Service Area Distinguishing Characteristics Industry Patterns Business Opinions and Concerns LATTC Student Trends and Opinions August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 5
Slide 6: LATTC Service Area Distinguishing Characteristics  Total population exceeds 3 million people, 1 million households  Households and population in the service are projected to increase 6% over the period 2005 2010;  National growth rate is 1.1%;  California growth rate is 2% per year.  Average length of residency exceeds 10 years;  median length of residency in the US is 5.2 years Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group; and US Bureau of Census August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 6
Slide 7: LATTC Service Area Population by Age 10.6% of the population, or about 335,000 people are between 18 and 24 years old; average age is 35.27 years old Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group Population by Age Less than 14 15 - 17 18 - 20 21 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 59 60 and above August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 7
Slide 8: LATTC Service Area Population by Race Service Area Racial Distribution Hispanic Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic White Black Asian Other "Some Other Race" 7% of Hispanic population is Black, Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander Distribution of Hispanic by Race 60% of service area is Hispanic Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group3 August 19 & 20, 2007 White Black Asian Amer Ind/Native HI, 2+ Races "Some Other Race" Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 8
Slide 9: LATTC Service Area Household Income Two thirds of households earn less than $50,000 per year; 15% fall below federal poverty lines; educational expenditures per student average $3,800. Household Income Less than $15,000 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $249,000 $250,000 - $499,999 $500,000 and over Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 9
Slide 10: LATTC Service Area Labor Force Employment Participation 6.25% are unemployed, 43% are not in the labor force; almost 78,000 males and 70,000 females are unemployed US Labor participation rate in 2005 - 66% Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group; US Census data Labor Force Employment Participation - Over 16 years Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Armed Forces August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 10
Slide 11: Industry Patterns Employment by Industry Employment by Industry 700,000 Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP Pr of /S ci O en th er ce /T Tr ec an h/ sp Ad or m t/ in U til iti es /W hs e In fo rm at io n Manufacturing, a declining sector, provides the most employment in the service area; despite a projected increase of 92,000 jobs 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 de e Sv ce s in g M an uf ac tu r Se rv ic es lT ra Ca r Service Area City of LA County of LA th ea l Re ta i Ed u Ac co m H /F oo d 11
Slide 12: Industry Patterns LA and Orange County Forecast Job Changes 2005 - 2010 LA/Orange County Job Forecast Half of all jobs forecast for 2010 in the County fall in 6 job categories 900000 800000 700000 600000 500000 400000 300000 200000 100000 0 ov er Re nm Ca e t re Ma ail nt & nu Tra P Ad rof So fac de m a n c A tu in d ss rin Ac ist T g i co ra e ch st a nc m ti v e m e/ Se od W rv ic at as io te es n/ Se Fi Re F n al an Pu ood rv Es ce b Sv ta a lic te nd Ad c , Re Ins mi ur n n W tal, an ho L ce le ea Tr sa s i an n l sp Co e T g or ns ra ta tr d e t Ar ion In uc t, & fo tio En W rm n te ar at io e rt ai ho n nm u s M en ing an Ed t, ag R em uca ec Ag ti o en ric n t ul of al tu Co re , ' Fo Uti s re liti s t es ry , e M tc in in g 2005 2010 Projected Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP H ea l th G 12
Slide 13: Industry Patterns Service Area Forecast Job Changes by Industry 2005 - 2010 More than 22,000 job holders in the service area, and more than 100,000 job holders in LA/Orange Counties, will be looking for new job skills Job Growth 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 Retail Trade Accommodation/Food Svc Administrative/Waste Serv Real Estate, Rental, Leasing Agriculture, Forestry, etc Art, Entertainment, Rec Transportation & Warehousing Wholesale Trade Prof and Tech Services Public Admin Utilities Health Care & Soc Assistance Construction Mining Management of Co's -5000 -10000 -15000 -20000 Manufacturing Government Finance and Insurance Information Educational Source: LACCD -25000 Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Preliminary Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 13
Slide 14: 2010 Forecast: LA/Orange County Industry Targets Growth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%  Specialty Trade Contractors (21,230) - especially  Building Finishing Contractors (8,148)  Drywall and Insulation Contractors (6,772)  Automobile Dealers (7,319)  Grocery Stores (14,184)  Clothing Stores (7,280)  Department Stores (7,464)  Motion Picture and Video Industries (29,639)  Activities Related to Credit Intermediation (6,381)  Financial Investment Activities (8,262) Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 14
Slide 15: 2010 Forecast: LA/Orange County Industry Targets Growth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%  Real Estate (47,620) - especially  Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (13,448)  Activities related to Real Estate (28,499)  Professional and Technical Services (43,947) - especially  Computer Systems Design and Related Services (14,799)  Specialized Design Services (5,475)  Mgmt, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (21,054)  Elementary and Secondary Schools (8,444)  Other (non-Business, Trade, Elementary) Schools (5,639) Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 15
Slide 16: 2010 Forecast: LA/Orange County Industry Targets Growth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%  Administrative and Support Services (102,867) - especially  Office Administrative Services (8,768)  Facilities Support Services (61,909)  Collection Agencies and other Business Support Services (6,318)  Investigation and Security Services (12,103)  Investigation, Guard and Armored Car Services (10,859)  Services to Buildings and Dwellings (16,938)  Landscaping Services (6,079)  Janitorial and other services to Buildings and Dwellings (10,317)  Food Services and Drinking Places (47,667) - especially  Full-Service Restaurants (22,842)  Limited-service Eating Places (16,914) Source: LACCD  Special Food Services (6,988) Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 16
Slide 17: 2010 Forecast: LA/Orange County Industry Targets Growth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%  Performing Arts and Spectator Sports (21,957) - especially  Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (12,364)  Performing Arts Companies, Promoters, Agents and Managers (6,234)  Amusements, Gambling, and Recreation (18,901)  Amusement Parks and Arcades (10,602)  Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (8,401)  Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (5,471)  Membership Associations and Organizations (17,257) especially  Professional and Similar Organizations 5,414)  Accommodation (7,699) - especially  Traveler Accommodation (7,224) August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 17
Slide 18: 2010 Forecast: LA/Orange County Industry Targets Growth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%  Ambulatory Health Care Services (45,121) - especially  Offices of Physicians (12,529)  Offices of Dentists (7,456)  Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6,990)  Home Health Care Services (11,762)  Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (17,464) - especially  Residential Mental Health Facilities (6,168)  Community Care Facilities for the Elderly (5,100)  Social Assistance (27,004) - especially  Individual and Family Services (8,443) Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 18
Slide 19: 2010 Forecast: LA/Orange County Industry Targets Reduction of >5,000 jobs Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (21,205) Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (11,678) Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (14,291) Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (14,216) - especially  Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (13,175)  Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (7,037) - especially  Plastics Product Manufacturing (6,080)  Machinery Manufacturing (6,757)  Telecommunications (7,935) - especially  Telecommunications Resellers (5,515)     Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 19
Slide 20: High Schools   Feeder schools to LATTC have high drop-out rate Skills of students applying to LATTC from High Schools are not uniformly high 17 additional High Schools will be established in South and Central Los Angeles over the next five years  August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 20
Slide 21: Other Vocational Education in County  11 Professional and Management Development Training businesses  28 Technical and Trade Schools  24 Computer Training Schools  92 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools  101 Business and Secretarial Schools Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 21
Slide 22: Other Vocational Education in County Annual Tuition $45,000 It is difficult to find the cost advantage of LATTC on its website; what other advantages is LATTC not highlighting? Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group August 19 & 20, 2007 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 California School of Fashion Institute of Culinary Arts Design ITT Technical Institute Maric College Anaheim LACCD College Average Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 22
Slide 23: LATTC Student Achievement Trends CC Indicators - LATT, WLACC, LASCC Student Progress/Achievement - 2000/1 - 2005/6 Success Completion Rate Vocational Persistence 2004 2005 Source: ARCC 2007 Report - Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP % of Students that are Male -2005-6 ESL Improvement LATTC has more male students than other local Community Colleges; Success factors are comparable 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 LATT West LA LA Southwest 23
Slide 24: LATTC Student Achievement Trends Persistence 70 86 84 82 Successful Completion, Vocational Courses Persistence, Student progress/Achievement, Successful Completion Vocational Courses have trended downward at LATT, West LA, and Southwest LA Community Colleges in the past three years 60 50 80 40 30 LATT West LA Southwest 78 76 74 LATT West LA Southwest 20 72 10 70 68 0 98/9-03/04 99/00-04/05 00/01-05/06 98/9-03/04 99/00-04/05 00/01-05/06 Student Progress / Achievement 60 50 40 LATT West LA Southwest 30 20 10 0 98/9-03/04 99/00-04/05 00/01-05/06 Source: ARCC 2007 Report - Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 24
Slide 25: LATTC Student Trends LATT Student 30000 FTES are down 7% from 2003/4 to 2005/6 while headcount is up 25000 20000 15000 Unduplicated Headcount FTES 10000 5000 0 2003/4 2004/5 2005/6 Source: 2006/7 ARCC - Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 25
Slide 26: Agenda         Introductions Retreat Purpose Context SWOT Vision and Mission Strategic Priorities Measurements Values August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 26
Slide 27: KH Strategic Planning Model Vision External Environment SWOT Analysis Trend Analysis Internal Environment Mission and Values Strategic Priorities/ Strategy Development Strategic Plans and Action Plans 27
Slide 28: Leadership and Strategy Establishment Themes and Trends  REDI is innovative system to target workforce needs in Tourism/hospitality  Sustainable energy/utility  Technology  Construction   Identity and leadership of college has not been stable recently; leads to inability to sustain direction  New Chancellor provides opportunity for continuity and to recommit to trade/technical focus  Poor connection with community  Communication insufficient No Student newspaper for three years  No campus bulletins   District office is slow to respond  Insufficient collaboration and cooperation among disciplines, student services August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 28
Slide 29: Academic Program Themes and Trends          Unique, highly varied programs offered On-line offerings increasing Retention - high drop-out rates Falling enrollment of traditional students (math, engineering, sociology) Potential loss of accreditation in Nursing Poor reputation with high school counselors Need to assure students retain academic options Qualifications of students from feeder schools No consistent process for what can/should be started, grown, shrunk, eliminated August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 29
Slide 30: Fiscal Themes and Trends  Faculty and staff are not sufficiently knowledgeable of costs, budgets, and revenue generation  SB 361 does not recognize the high cost of our programs and may become a source of additional revenue  Falling FTES, missed growth goals may require giving money back  92% of costs are fixed  Possibilities exist for  Corporate partnerships  Foundation enhancement  International Students  Bond revenues can lead to facility improvement Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP August 19 & 20, 2007 30
Slide 31: HR Themes and Trends  Faculty is stable and capable; department chairs are strong advocates for their programs, faculty, students  Diversity of staff is positive  Need more Spanish speakers  Need to assure continuity of programs in face of aging faculty  Replacement of retirements will provide opportunity for new perspectives and approaches  Some faculty resistant to change  Need to invest in faculty training to keep current within disciplines and industries  Hiring process is slow and cumbersome  Too much faculty release time  Student Workers are generally good, but lack professional skills August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 31
Slide 32: Facility/Technology Themes and Trends Facilities are aging and inadequately maintained Bond issue will provide opportunity for improvements Insufficient smart classrooms Community ties enhanced by use of theater Parking problems are being addressed but remain a huge issue  Location has negative image (old facilities, neighborhood)  Facility plan is based on 60/40 split in Trades/Academic programs  Many faculty lack technical interest or sophistication      August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 32
Slide 33: Administrative System Themes and Trends District systems are confusing and frequently unhelpful; HR, Budget, Curriculum systems are new and still have bugs No regular program review Shared Governance needs rejuvenation Purchasing is slow and overly controlled Planning processes are not integrated - e.g., facility plan with strategic directions  Committees are not working well with one another  MIS is underfunded  Recruitment has “fallen apart”       August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 33
Slide 34: LATTC Student Opinions Image and Relationships Effectiveness Importance Customer Service, Economic Development and Sister College Relationships are the three biggest “gaps” 5 4 3 2 1 0 n n n t ty y nt ce or es ips ffice ntity it y ing ools ions nity en atio tatio titio ersi str sh rv i pm e eg abil ncell rket t e ch iv oll nm Loc s tu Se pe mu Indu tner di t O Id o S D C ti r ic er ha m el es Ma r cre Com d ov igh r Ins l Co str me Dev ister /Acc te C Pa Ac an Di a lG a a -H sto S n c c e ss s ca St mi ips- tatio Cu r-y - Lo sine Lo i ps hi p no ssh u n s - F o u i ps nd co onsh spor ship a E io ion lB n sh n ti ty l at ca l at ips tion Tra latio el a un Re Lo Re sh o R la n Re -C Re hips t io s ips e la n R sh tio ion el a l at R Re Number of respondents: 22 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP August 19 & 20, 2007 34
Slide 35: LATTC Student Opinions Effectiveness Planning Process, Technology, HR, and Leadership are the four biggest “gaps” Effectiveness 5 4 3 2 1 0 Importance t t t s s s y s e y w on n e y y y e n n e p m ur ue tio ilit en sit al lic tyl i se og ce hi ge nc en la tio fet ie es nol our ers Bud rna pm ic P ica Sa Rev izat ste uct Val ten tab em ver Mor Po t S / d/ s g oc h n e it Sy Str d Re un ag Di lo en n Pr Tec Re Lea ing ov ve ate mu rity am ior n m g G De tr m cu gr Pr al , a ent cco Ma e n an in nd p/ S o Se ro At ag io on d C Fu shi taff nn P um en at Visi Stu an s a z H M er S Pl lm pu ni , ol ad m ga sion a r nr Le C E O is ed M ar Sh Number of respondents: 22 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP August 19 & 20, 2007 35
Slide 36: Student Newspaper/ Communications, Facilities, and Equipment and Technology are the three biggest “gaps” Number of respondents: 22 St ud en t August 19 & 20, 2007 LATTC Student Opinions 0 1 2 3 4 5 Program Services Effectiveness Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP Importance 36 N ew sp ap er /C F a am Eq c ui ilit pus pm ie C s en (i om nc m t an l p .. d a. Co Te rki ur ch ng ) n s Al e O olo um ff gy ni erin Se gs rv ic St Li es ud br S en tu Bo ar d o y t Va Fi en kst na t S o rie nc er re ty ia vi St of l S ce ud V up s oc en tio Cou po t rt Le n n ar al se Pr lin n Ch in o g ild g O gra In m u s st Div Ca tc ru er re om ct s io ity Ser es n v Ca an Se ice ns fe s d te Cu itiv ria O ity rr nl an Stu icu in e l d d Co Fo en u m t ur o Pe d S Fe se e rf s or erv s an m ic C d D las ing es is ta s S Ar n c ch ts e e Ed du uc le at io n
Slide 37: LATTC Student Opinions COUNSELING Counselors have inconvenient office hours/lack of availability Counseling is not effective or helpful Specialty Counselors are more well-informed “[Counselors] are very helpful. They give you their time and make you feel they want to help you. They’ll make time for you and explain everything to you if you go out of your way to reach them. They have a lot of useful information and they’ll give it to you if you want to listen.” August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 37
Slide 38: LATTC Student Opinions LIBRARY  Need better hours of operation  Need to improve book reserve policy  There are staff needs  Need better technology  Need to improve library appearance  Need to improve library collection  Positive Comments  “Good location”  “Book Sale”  “Periodical section”  “Reserves section” August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 38
Slide 39: LATTC Student Opinions  STUDENT SERVICES  Not customer-friendly  Students need more/better information about available student services  Need a Student Services Bulletin Board  Students need more/better information about student services requirements for services  Orientation needs to be more useful and informative CAMPUS SECURITY/SAFETY  Need more and better quality security officers  Need better parking lot security  August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 39
Slide 40: LATTC Student Opinions  RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES∗  In general, the focus group participants seem to understand that the trades are LATTC’s primary focus and that is fine with them. Though, as transfer students, they feel neglected and would like to see better-quality support for those transfer students who are on campus  LATTC should put more focus on transfer programs  LATTC needs to build more and stronger relationships with 4-year colleges to improve transfer process for students  LATTC needs a “Motivation Center”  Need to provide more transfer classes (and classes in general) PERFORMING ARTS OTHER ISSUES  Child Development Center  Technology  Image  Need more current and up-to-date trade offerings Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP   August 19 & 20, 2007 40
Slide 41: LATTC Student Opinions   STUDENT PAPER BOOKSTORE  Prices and Availability  Hours of Operation and Customer Service  Other  Positive  Good Location  Student operated August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 41
Slide 42: Community Opinions and Concerns Good news!  LATTC perceived as a valuable ally and commodity within community  CD Tech, its curricula and the relationship of program’s faculty to community very well regarded Innovative, quality programs available to community young people and adults  Community economic development  Outreach to middle schools  Supportive services, such as child care, for working families Location, location, location  Public transportation and access to LATTC as a key strength   August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 42
Slide 43: Community Opinions and Concerns Watch out! LATTC not offering “State of the Art” education  Low academic expectations  Lack of quality facilities  Many young people (and organizations serving them) view LATTC as place of last resort  Perceived lack of safety  More supportive services needed: child care and counseling  Some perception that communication and interaction with community is too top-down  August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 43
Slide 44: Community Opinions and Concerns Watch out!  Communication with community-based organizations and high school counselors is not strong; consistency as being the key  Need to know continually where college is heading and what it’s accomplishing Trust building and relationship need to be prioritized by college administration, not just programs working with community    Families and community feeling very threatened by gentrification Lack of community and civic engagement within service area August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 44
Slide 45: Community Opinions and Concerns Suggestions  Instruction and Curricula  Focus on being the best trade college possible!  Create programs that meet community need and train people for living wage jobs (child care program)  Reward innovative, quality teaching to keep strong faculty  Expand CD Tech offerings to nonprofit management leadership in Central and South LA’s nonprofit  Look at new opportunities, such as creating Green development and Technology program Counseling focus on issues that affect families and pathways to job and higher education Create regular outreach and communication with community organizations  Key audiences: CBOs (economic and job development, youth serving organizations) and schools (local high schools and counselors) Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 45   August 19 & 20, 2007
Slide 46: Business Opinions and Concerns Good news! Local Banks, small businesses and others give LATTC high marks; general sense of good will  Outreach by Electrical, Construction & Maintenance is highly valued  Lots of buzz about  LA REDI  LA Live  Grand-Avenue Projects  August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 46
Slide 47: Business Opinions and Concerns Watch out!  LATTC in some areas is not training to “State of the Art”  Important to have technical skills, but even more crucial to know how to use most up-to-date technology; keep oneself current  From a business point of view, they are “buying” a product – employees – from LATTC; make sure your “product” – the students you are training, are high quality Some perception that calls are not returned, people are not responsive Relationships with High-School counselors is not strong Need to be nimble to respond to immediate needs    August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 47
Slide 48: Business Opinions and Concerns Suggestions  Update advisor lists with industry leaders, and maintain relationships  Semi-annually, meet with industry leaders and local businesses to find out what is needed in the short-term (2-3 months) Foster a reputation of being quick and nimble. Be quick and flexible to create curricula that meets business needs.  Use creative approaches to do off site training with particular sectors. Use their machines and maybe work with their forepeople. Take advantage of economic bad-news  Train students about financial literacy to help avoid defaulting in partnership with banks  Re-train laid-off workers – many are skilled but not “certificated”  Acquire local property during real estate market downturn Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 48   August 19 & 20, 2007
Slide 49: Business Opinions and Concerns Suggestions    Seek out relationships with small and medium sized businesses – especially small manufacturing; LA is still #1 in manufacturing in US Build on proximity to local industry Strong local job possibilities in:  High end fashion/apparel, food processing and jewelry manufacturers  Metal machinery and manufacturing  Multimedia, media, and entertainment  Bio-med Work on “soft” skills – communications, diversity management, teamwork.  Workshops – 1 – 2 days, to add new skills in soft and “hard” areas Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP  August 19 & 20, 2007 49
Slide 50: Business Opinions and Concerns Suggestions    Offer on-site training to employers Build active Alumni/Alumnae Association Develop strong relationships with new High Schools being built in the area August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 50
Slide 51: Strategic Issues and Questions from External Scan  How do we build on business suggestions, especially about being more nimble?  What do students, business, universities, and the community want from us?  What workforce needs are we best suited to provide?  What community needs can we address?  Economics of community redevelopment programs  Community organizing  Where are there opportunities in shrinking industries to find students eager to learn new skills? August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 51
Slide 52: Strategic Issues and Questions from External Scan  What business partnerships are available?  Governments  Port-related industries  Entertainment  High end fashion/apparel, food processing and jewelry manufacturers  Metal machinery and manufacturing  Multimedia, media, and entertainment  Bio-med  Aero-space  Auto repair/insurers Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP August 19 & 20, 2007 52
Slide 53: LATTC’s SWOT STRENGTHS • Unique and highly varied programs, including on-lie offerings • Location near to industry • Bond revenues allow for facility improvement • Stable faculty; turnover due to potential retirements will provide opportunity for new perspectives and approaches • REDI partnership with City is exciting to LATTC and business community • Strong re-commitment to trade/technical focus Strong local manufacturing base with mostly good opinion of LATTC OPPORTUNITIES New High Schools Large and growing target age population in service area Need for retraining for over 22,000 manufacturing job holders CURRENT/INTERNAL Local job possibilities in multimedia, bio-med and high-end manufacturing Partnerships with City and other Community Colleges FUTURE/EXTERNAL WEAKNESSES • Historical inability to rapidly respond with curriculum changes to new community or business opportunities • Insufficient collaboration and cooperation among disciplines and student services • Declining FTES • Poor reputation with high school counselors • Internal processes for HR, planning and budgeting perceived as weak and/or not widely understood • Facilities are aging and inadequately maintained • Insufficient parking and smart classrooms • Recruitment of new students has “fallen apart” THREATS Over 200 trade and vocational education institutions in the County Inability to sustain financial stability in expensive programs with existing State funding formulas Falling enrollment of traditional students Qualifications of students from feeder schools August 19 & 20, 2007 Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion KH CONSULTING GROUP 53