Goal I. Access ro Higher Education
According to preliminary Spring 2008 enrollment figures, Northeast Lakeview College experienced a 28% increase in duplicated headcount and a 15% increase in unduplicated headcount from Spring 2007.

Northeast Lakeview College mailed its Application for Membership to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) on December 17, 2007, ironically the same date the Wright Brothers made their first flight in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, NC – the same name as the main entrance road and mailing address of the new campus (Kitty Hawk Rd.). SACS received NLC’s application on December 18, 2007. As Dr. Reno stated, “we’ll just have to see if it flies.”

Goal II. Student Support
Northeast Lakeview College hosted “Pizza with the President” on January 16th. At this welcome back event, students had the opportunity to meet NLC President, Dr. Eric Reno and learn about the new Northeast Lakeview College campus. Coordinated by Cheryl Le Gras, Student Activities & Leadership coordinator, NLC hosted two sessions of the picnic, catering to both day and evening students.

Goal III. Workforce Development
Alamo WorkSource facilitated a meeting on January 10th to discuss future evelopments of Rackspace. Attending the meeting were Anson Green,Texas Workforce Commission- Workforce Business Services; Chakib Chehadi, Alamo Worksource -Deputy Executive Director; Ray Watson, Windcrest Economic Development Corporation -Executive Director; Mari Aguirre, Rackspace Community Affairs Manager; Erin McCormack, Rackspace Human Resources; Dr. Jo B. Tucker, ACCD Director of Workforce Administration & Special Projects and Northeast Lakeview College representatives – Dr. Reno, Dr. Lewis, and Dr. Griffith. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how Northeast Lakeview College and the Alamo Community Colleges can help Rackspace meet their projected need of more than 5,000 new employees.d

Goal IV. Capacity To Serve
Austin Commercial, NLC Construction Manager, held a Topping-Out Celebration on January 11th. The event was organized to acknowledge and celebrate the completion of the total roof deck system on all NLC Phase I Buildings. Attending this celebration were the project contractor, project managers, architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and NLC personnel. David Wissmann, NLC Facilities Superintendent and Pat Terrell, Executive Assistant to the President, represented Northeast Lakeview College.

Goal III. Workforce Development
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved the Clinical Research Coordinator program at Northwest Vista College. This innovative program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Graduates are trained for jobs where they manage research studies involving human subjects in the development and testing of new drugs, medical devices and human vaccines.
 
“The Clinical Research Coordinator program will address a critical workforce shortage in the San Antonio area,” explains Colleen Smith Arrey, Director of Alternative Programs at Northwest Vista College. “One-third of all clinical trials in the nation have study sites here in the region, which means the demand for jobs promises to be very high. We hope to become a leader in meeting the needs of the clinical research industry throughout Central Texas.”
 
Clinical research coordinators will have opportunities to work in both private and nonprofit settings such as hospitals, universities, medical practices, independent research facilities, clinics, and biotechnology or medical device companies.
 
There is a strong annual demand for new clinical research coordinators and site data managers, and the industry is expected to continue growing in San Antonio. Major local employers include Genzyme, KCI, Mission Pharmacal and DPT Laboratories, as well as clinical research organizations (CROs) and university and military research centers.
 
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, clinical research coordinators with an associate degree earn $25,000 - $50,000, based on education and experience.
 
“We applaud Northwest Vista’s development and introduction of this program in direct response to industry need,” said Ann Stevens, President of BioMed SA and Chair of the Alamo WorkSource Cluster Initiative for San Antonio’s healthcare and bioscience industry. “We expect individuals trained in clinical research skills to be highly sought after by many local organizations.”

Northwest Vista College, as member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Network (CQIN), is participating in a project designed to help develop a curriculum that teaches innovation and imagination, characteristics needed by the 21st century workforce.
During December, NVC invited representatives from San Antonio businesses and organizations to an introductory project meeting. Attendees included Washington Mutual, Maxim Integrated Products, Hermann Sons Fraternal Insurance, USAA, City of San Antonio, Karta Technologies, The Consulting Group, Lackland AFB, Takata, American Funds and the TX Workforce Commission.  Participants were challenged to explore innovation strategies by developing a new way of introducing themselves—preparing an interpretive dance, creating a visual, or writing a poem.  The outcome was hilarious and innovative.  One group sang “People Who Need People” in the background and then offered a dramatic reading of what their group members represented. Another group called themselves “The Adventurer’s” and drew a mind map of their dreams and goals—and presented it in a dramatic way.  Julie Bajusz, Project Coordinator, offered a short commentary on the nature of innovation, using the “Innovation as Language Action” article as a starting point. Business participants were introduced to the facilitator guide and discussed how these learning modules might apply in their organizations. 

Attendees were asked to recruit at least two other colleagues to beta test the curriculum and provide feedback by mid December. Feedback will be used by CQIN to revise the curriculum to best serve the workforce needs in our community.

Goal I. Access To Higher Education
PAC’s Spring 2008 dual credit student enrollment is currently showing an increase of 26 percent over last year.  Three additional high schools have been added to the program: Roosevelt (Occupational Technology); Edgewood Fine Arts Academy (Fine Arts); and Madison (Agriculture). PAC has dual credit partnerships with 31 high schools in San Antonio and the surrounding area.

Goal II. Student Support
PAC will host its Sixth Annual High School Journalism Contest this Spring. The contest is open to high school students in San Antonio and the surrounding region. First place winners in each of the 10 categories will receive a $500 scholarship to Palo Alto College.

Goal III. Workforce Development
PAC’s Corporate & Community Education Division, in partnership with the Advanced Technology Center, is hosting its monthly “PC Clinic” for the Alamo Community Colleges' Extended Family, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ACCD employees and students can receive free computer troubleshooting and technical support from students and instructors of Palo Alto College’s CompTIA A+ Computer Certification Training Program.

Goal IV. Capacity To Serve
Dr. Ana M. “Cha” Guzmán, PAC President, has been appointed by the College Board, a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity, to serve on its Board of Trustees. Among the College Board’s best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®).

Goal V. Organizational Communication
Dr. Denise Barkis Richter is heading a PAC committee designed to explore ways to make the campus “environmentally friendly.” The committee has formed a partnership with the Alamo Area Council of Governments and is coordinating with its Commute Solutions Coordinator on ideas for carpooling, ride-share, and other transportation alternatives for PAC faculty, staff and students.

Goal I. Access To Higher Education
St. Philip's College hosted the MorganScott Ballet Bronx Outreach Troupe under the direction of Edward Morgan, stepson of the late Kathryn Morgan. Mrs. Morgan was instrumental in developing the SPC Fine Arts Department as well as the design of the Watson Fine Arts Center. The prominent New York City ballet troupe presented a workshop to SPC students, faculty and staff along with students from the SPC Academy of Fine Arts and the Guardian Angel Performing Arts Academy. Attendees were treated to an interactive demonstration guided by Edward Morgan. A reception was held following the workshop honoring Mr. Morgan.

Goal II. Student Support
Three new Advisors in Residence (AIRs) have been assigned to instructional departments to advise students, bringing the total number of full-time Advisors in Residence at St. Philip's College to 15. The AIR Program began in spring 2003 and has contributed significantly to increased student persistence and retention, higher student GPAs, and a surge in graduation leading to the highest number of graduates in the history of St. Philip's College. The Advisors in Residence work closely with staff in Enrollment Management, especially those in Records and Registration. The new AIRs have been assigned to the departments of Allied Construction Trades, Electronic Systems Technology, Kinesiology, and Reading and Teacher Education.

Goal III. Workforce Development
Partnership proposals are underway with the goal of providing workforce training opportunities for the San Antonio community and beyond.

Goal IV. Capacity To Serve
St. Philip’s College advertised spring registration with the assistance of hip-hop radio station, 98.5 The Beat. St. Philip’s College students as well as recruiters, talked live on the air about the importance of going to college at St. Philip’s. The radio station hosts and St. Philip’s College students promoted and highlighted high tech programs offered by the College

Goal V. Organizational Communication
Recruiters worked with 352 seniors from Brackenridge High School through the College Connections Program. In addition, over 1000 SPC catalogs were mailed to prospective students who had submitted interest cards. Recruiters are preparing posters to advertise for Spring Flex II and comic books for use at the upcoming San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

The Department of Student Life has broadened its online communication with students through Myspace and Facebook. This has allowed the department to have an online dialogue with students and obtain immediate feedback on college activities and events.

Goal I. Access To Higher Education
Even before the conclusion of late registration, the preliminary Spring 2008 student enrollment at San Antonio College had reached 20,858, which is an increase of 938 students, or 4%, over the same time last year during Spring 2007 registration. This was due in part to the combined hard work of many offices, including the College Access Teams, Public Relations, Admissions, Counseling, Assessment, Bursar, Student Financial Aid, academic departments, clerical and administrative staff.

Goal II. Student Support
The Office of Student Life, directed by Jorge Posadas, held several Welcome Days during the first week of classes, with a booth on the mall where volunteers answer questions and students may pick up information about college services, programs, parking information, and give-aways.

Goal IV. Capacity to Serve
Two more San Antonio College programs have received an “Exemplary” ranking from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): American Sign Language/ Interpreter Training and Radio-TV-Film. The “Exemplary” ranking signifies that these programs have all exceeded the THECB’s required standards of excellence. In the fall 2007, the following San Antonio College programs also received an Exemplary ranking: Business Management, Dental Assisting, Finance and Financial Management, Medical Assisting, Mortuary Science, Public Administration, and Real Estate.

The new, 1,100-space Parking Garage opened on the first day of classes for students, faculty and staff. With the help of DPS officers, traffic flowed well and the college had one of the smoothest opening days in years. The surface lots returned to their previous designations, with all lots open after 5 p.m. except Lot 22 adjacent to the Nail Technical Center, which remains for faculty use weekdays until 11 p.m. Fifteen additional visitors spaces have been created in Lot 13 adjacent to the Fletcher Administration Center for added convenience.

The Thomas C. Hoy Leadership Institute at San Antonio College held its first meeting for faculty and staff who volunteered to be a mentor to SAC employees who have been participating in the program throughout the fall semester. The Institute is a 48-hour professional development program to teach personnel effective leadership practices for dealing successfully with the complex job of a supervisor. The mentorship component of the Institute is a means for participants to receive advice and guidance, enhance leadership skills, and better understand career opportunities. The program is coordinated by Joanna Grogan, Director of the Professional Studies, Licensure & Certification Center in the Continuing Education Training Network. The Hoy Leadership Institute Committee Chair is Cynthia Price, and committee members also include Joanna Grogan, Pearl English, Joanne Wilson, and Dr. Johnny Rosenauer.

The SAC Wellness Team, chaired by Kinesiology Instructor Dawn Brooks, has announced a series of activities for SAC employees, including a Self-Defense class taught by Medin Barreira, Free Fitness Consultations, a Cancer Blog, and a Geriatric Blog (for those who find themselves as primary care-givers for loved ones and would like to talk with others in the same situation), and Weight Watchers @ Work.

Barbara Knotts, Professor and Chairperson of the Media Services Department, announced the latest Starlink broadcasts, videos, and streaming videos. Offered in January is the streaming video “Strategies for Teaching Math Online,” the fourth in a series on Success and Leadership titled “What Major Should I Choose?” offered on the Internet, and “Curriculum Redesign” by webcast and DVD.

The Instructional Technologies & Innovation Center, directed by Dr. Charlotte Wolf, continues to offer its free monthly training series for faculty and staff, which in January includes training for Blackboard Vista, Tegrity, Website Management, Ms Outlook, Outlook Web Access, StarBak, Web Legal Issues, Macromedia Dreamweaver, VPN Installation & Usage, Adobe Photoshop, MS Word, Ipod Introduction, Web Site Design File Management & Content, MS Access, Editing Web Pages with HTML, Web Legal Issues, CSS Style Sheets, Screen Design Aesthetics, Preparing Web Graphics, Systems Issues related to Internet and WS-FTP.