<p>Our participation in this initiative began prior to my official arrival at MCC. In April, Cabinet members and administrators joined me to begin assessing MCC’s practices and policies through a new lens in order to develop an action plan that would:</p>
<ul>
<li>increase student outcomes</li>
<li>inform our <a href="https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/president/">five strategic priorities</a></li>
<li>incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion</li>
<li>align our academic programs, including transfer pathways, to regional workforce needs</li>
<li>contribute to and guide our strategic planning process during 2021-2022</li>
</ul>
<p>Our work for the symposium focused on four essential practices or “domains” of highly successful colleges as detailed in <a href="https://highered.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/The-Workforce-Playbook_Final.pdf?_ga=2.125275722.1308208356.1637680162-91866059.1637680162"><em>The Workforce Playbook</em></a>, the Aspen Institute’s guide to “delivering excellent career and technical education.” The four essential practices include:</p>
<ol>
<li>Advance a vision for talent development and economic mobility</li>
<li>Deliver high-quality programs aligned to regional needs</li>
<li>Take intentional action to support students’ career goals from pre-matriculation through post-graduation</li>
<li>Develop responsive mutually beneficial partnerships with employers centered on honest feedback and reciprocal support</li>
</ol>
<p>Over the past six months, MCC administrators attended forums, workshops, and coaching sessions; gathered data; identified gaps and opportunities; and completed a multifaceted assessment. Our participation recently concluded with a half-day workshop during which our team engaged exclusively with staff from the <a href="https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/">Community College Research Center</a> (based at Columbia University), <a href="https://www.jff.org/">Jobs for the Future</a>, and the <a href="https://ncii-improve.com/">National Center for Inquiry and Improvement</a>.</p>
<p>Please join me in thanking the following colleagues for their dedication and efforts that are helping MCC inspire the way forward for our students and community:</p>
<ul>
<li>Associate Vice President Kimberley Collins (Academic Services)</li>
<li>Director of Institutional Research Dr. William Dixon (Institutional Advancement)</li>
<li>Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Calvin Gantt (President’s Cabinet)</li>
<li>Interim CFO and Vice President Darrell Jachim-Moore (Administrative Services)</li>
<li>Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Michael Jacobs (Academic Services)</li>
<li>Director of Schools and Integrated Pathways Gary Johnson (Academic Services)</li>
<li>Acting Vice President Dr. Kim McKinsey-Mabry (Student Services)</li>
<li>Acting Vice President Kristin Sine-Kinz (EDIWS)</li>
<li>Provost and Vice President Dr. Andrea Wade (Academic Services)</li>
</ul>
<p>As noted at All College Day, “The whole is greater than the sum of our individual parts.” All of us play a role in our students’ success. I encourage you to explore the links in this article and learn more about how thought leaders and scholars are working to help colleges like MCC define and deliver the most equitable and transformative student experience possible. Our students and community deserve nothing less.</p>
<p>Please connect with the colleagues listed above, or send an email to Associate Vice President Kimberley Collins at <a href="mailto:kcollins@monroecc.edu">kcollins@monroecc.edu</a> for more information. </p>
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MCC Participates in Aspen Institute National Symposium on Equitable Pathways to Good Jobs
Because of our nationally recognized leadership in Guided Pathways, career and technical education and workforce development, MCC was one of 22 colleges selected to participate in the Aspen Institute’s Equitable Pathways to Good Jobs national symposium.
Our participation in this initiative began prior to my official arrival at MCC. In April, Cabinet members and administrators joined me to begin assessing MCC’s practices and policies through a new lens in order to develop an action plan that would:
- increase student outcomes
- inform our five strategic priorities
- incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion
- align our academic programs, including transfer pathways, to regional workforce needs
- contribute to and guide our strategic planning process during 2021-2022
Our work for the symposium focused on four essential practices or “domains” of highly successful colleges as detailed in The Workforce Playbook, the Aspen Institute’s guide to “delivering excellent career and technical education.” The four essential practices include:
- Advance a vision for talent development and economic mobility
- Deliver high-quality programs aligned to regional needs
- Take intentional action to support students’ career goals from pre-matriculation through post-graduation
- Develop responsive mutually beneficial partnerships with employers centered on honest feedback and reciprocal support
Over the past six months, MCC administrators attended forums, workshops, and coaching sessions; gathered data; identified gaps and opportunities; and completed a multifaceted assessment. Our participation recently concluded with a half-day workshop during which our team engaged exclusively with staff from the Community College Research Center (based at Columbia University), Jobs for the Future, and the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement.
Please join me in thanking the following colleagues for their dedication and efforts that are helping MCC inspire the way forward for our students and community:
- Associate Vice President Kimberley Collins (Academic Services)
- Director of Institutional Research Dr. William Dixon (Institutional Advancement)
- Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Calvin Gantt (President’s Cabinet)
- Interim CFO and Vice President Darrell Jachim-Moore (Administrative Services)
- Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Michael Jacobs (Academic Services)
- Director of Schools and Integrated Pathways Gary Johnson (Academic Services)
- Acting Vice President Dr. Kim McKinsey-Mabry (Student Services)
- Acting Vice President Kristin Sine-Kinz (EDIWS)
- Provost and Vice President Dr. Andrea Wade (Academic Services)
As noted at All College Day, “The whole is greater than the sum of our individual parts.” All of us play a role in our students’ success. I encourage you to explore the links in this article and learn more about how thought leaders and scholars are working to help colleges like MCC define and deliver the most equitable and transformative student experience possible. Our students and community deserve nothing less.
Please connect with the colleagues listed above, or send an email to Associate Vice President Kimberley Collins at kcollins@monroecc.edu for more information.
DeAnna Burt-Nanna
Office of the President
11/29/2021
