OPENING DAYSTATE OF THE COLLEGEAUGUST 27, 2012

OUR MISSION

Manchester Community College advances academic, economic, civic, personal, and cultural growth

by providing comprehensive, innovative and affordable learning opportunities

to diverse populations. We are a learning-centered community

committed to access, excellence and relevance.

Art by MCC student Linda Isham

BOARD OF REGENTS PRIORITIES

Students should enter college prepared, and we must improve college readiness opportunities for those who are not.

Students should benefit from a transfer process between a public community college to a state university that is seamless and easier for degree completion.

Students and faculty should be spurred to innovate and learn and teach in settings that foster entrepreneurism.

Students should benefit from enhanced collaboration and partnerships between the state’s higher education system and the private sector.

LEGISLATION

SB40

Pell Grant expected to increase to $5,635 in the next award year; preserve full eligibility for online students;

Senate restoration in final appropriations bill, Title IV Eligibility for Ability-to-Benefit Students in Career Pathways Programs (students who do not hold a h.s. diploma or GED) but show ability to benefit from college-level work;

Extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (replaces Hope Scholarship) and uses a formula for counting books and course materials plus tuition.

MCC STRATEGIC GOALS

Academic Excellence

Integrative Learning & Holistic Student Development

Workforce Development

Community and Civic Engagement

Educational Partnerships

Stewardship College Culture

President’s GoalsFiscal strengthStudent Access & SuccessAcademic ExcellenceCommunity EngagementCollege Culture

Art by student Ally Leone

“The general conclusions of the visiting team are overwhelmingly positive.…the professional spirit and cooperative, collaborative attitudes that pervade this institution are to be highly commended. “

NEASC: STRENGTHS

• statement of mission and purpose• vision statement• support of learning outcomes• inter-connectedness between and among divisions for

academic and student affairs and continuing education • a culture of inclusive and transparent decision-making• respectful and collaborative culture across the campus

encourages innovation, experimentation and collaboration at every level

• Shared governance and responsibility• impressive array of technology• the new Arts and Education Center• concept of shared responsibility, understanding and

leadership• policies and protocols that reflect our institutional values, i.e.,

commitment to honesty, civility, fairness.

NEASC FOLLOW-UP

Staffing shortagesStudent advising Program marketing/Web siteRecruitmentResource Development Public relations: best-kept secretUnrestricted net assets

ON-GOING STRATEGIC INITIATIVESGreat Path AcademySecurity On CampusThe Leadership Institute50th Birthday Celebrations

Energy ProgramThe Foundation

Main Street ManchesterECHN and Health Services

Communications: Inside MCC and The PulseWay-Finding – in progressFacilities Master Plan

Advising/Enrollment managementCommunications

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INNOVATION/ANNUAL FUND

Kindle Touch for Disabilities Specialist OfficeBooks to Film Series The Big DrawChild Development Associate

Student AwardsMCC Writing ContestExcursions in LearningMishi-maya-gatImplementation of

Video-Recorded Materials Precision Machining Scholarships Art by student Jenn Aycox

NEW PROGRAMS

Dental Assistant Certificate

Polysomnography Certificate

Computer Game Design, AA

Custom Quality Control

Inspector Training

Implement CT-MET grant for

pre-manufacturing

Art by student Ally Leone

PROGRAMS IN PROCESS FOR APPROVAL

AS degrees: Radiology; Neurodiagnostics; Event Planner Management ; Sustainable Food Service Management Option.

Certificates: Sign Language; Child Nutrition.

AA degrees: Art Education Option; Human Communications Studies

Art by student Gregor Bugaeff

OUR STUDENTS

STUDENT FINANCIAL NEED

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENTS

RETENTION AND PERSISTENCE

GRADUATION RATE SURVEY

BUDGET

• Submitted budget $2.3M below anticipated resources

• Decreases vs. FY12• General Fund appropriation -$1M• Permanent position costs -$300K• Educational Assistants -$200K

• Increases vs. FY12• Other Expenses +$500K• Educational Equipment +$200K• Revenue from Tuition +900K

OUR REVENUE

General Fund – $16.8M: block grant

Operating Fund – $23.9M: tuition and fees

Reserves – $ - 0: unrestricted savings

Bonding – parking lot B & technology

• Grants – federal, state, private foundation

• Philanthropy – scholarships and innovation 20

OUR EXPENSES• Salaries and Fringe Benefits – $31.0M

• Expenses & Equipment – $4.3M

• Utilities – $1.8M

• Financial Aid – $2.8M

• Tuition Transfers to System – $3.1M

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THE BALANCING ACT:FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

1. Limited refilling of vacant positions

2. Increase enrollment

3. Advocate for change in our funding formula

4. Build alternate funding sources/markets: philanthropy

5. Invest in short and long-term facility planning

6. Maintain state-of-the-art information technology and infrastructure

7. Program growth

8. Implement cost savings

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Preparing for Tomorrow,

The College must embark on a campaign to ensure that we are able to maintain excellence and to ensure success for years to come. In order to ensure stability, the Foundationmust raise $8,000,000 to supportrenovation, programs, community outreach, and operational costs.

ENROLLMENT AND RESOURCES

• Market to the adult learner• MCC online courses• College by Design• New Programs• Re-image

developmental education• Holistic advising• Academic Rigor and pre-requisites

MCC ONLINE CAPABILITY

CREDIT ENROLLMENT

Class offerings have increased by 50% over the past ten years

GROWTH IN CREDIT EXTENSION

2144 2455 2545 2803 2966

393454 881 919 1062

258284

261297

366

261278

730 659739

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012

SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING

NON-CREDIT/WORKFORCE ENROLLMENT

Art by MCC student Samantha Jahnke

EXPANDING

ACCESS

COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT

VISION FOR MCC ON MAINTHE ARTS AND THE ECONOMY

Partnerships: to create a vibrant “college town” sensibility

Workforce development: to sustain and grow a Main Street economy

Community and civic engagement: to bring the arts and education to the community

Art by MCC student Kelly Hosein

MCC occupies the first floor of the building which is 6,987 sq. ft.

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

Art by student Fernando Garcia

Manchester Community College is committed to maintaining and further building upon its priorities of student success at this learning centered, learner-centered institution.