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Wyoming Community College Commission Wyoming Community College Commission th 2300 Capitol Ave., 5 Floor, Suite B, Cheyenne WY 82002 Commissioners Ex-officio Mr. Gregg Blikre, Gillette Governor Mark Gordon Mr. Dennis Boal, Evanston State Superintendent Ms. Katherine Dooley, Powell Jillian Balow Dr. Craig Frederick, Guernsey Executive Director Dr. Jackie Freeze, Rock Springs Dr. Sandra Caldwell Ms. Julia Newman, Torrington Phone: 307-777-7763 Vacant in-district appointee Fax: 307-777-6567 www.communitycolleges.wy.edu Overview of Wyoming Community College Commission and Significant Priorities Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees Retreat January 8, 2021 Statutory Recognition NOT Constitutional Recognition: Legislative Ownership The Wyoming community colleges came into being after the Wyoming Constitution was written. As such, the University and K12 education entities are expressly stated within the constitution, but the community colleges are not. Article 7 of the Wyoming Constitution states that the “Legislature shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of a complete and uniform system of public instruction, embracing free elementary schools of every needed kind and grade, a university with such technical and professional departments as the public good may require and the means of the state allow, and such other institutions as may be necessary (emphasis added).” Although not specifically stated in the constitution, the latter statement and subsequent Legislative actions indicate a broad understanding that the community colleges are “necessary institutions” of education for Wyoming. The community colleges have been specifically added to the Wyoming Statutes consistently since inception with the role of the Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC), which serves as the representative agency for coordination, advocacy, funding, and efficiency/accountability on behalf of the State and community college education statewide. Given the community colleges are not identified within the constitution, the WCCC was expressly granted the primary advocacy role whenever two or more colleges are impacted to ensure community college education is considered a vital component of Wyoming education. Further, the community colleges were specifically included in the Wyoming Statutes (W.S. 21-17-105) to provide post-secondary education “nearly as free as possible.” Finally, local boards provide for the operation of the individual colleges ensuring that management and governance occurs closest to the citizens served. Statutory Requirements and Session Laws Community College system (WCCC created in 1951 with legislative coordination, advocacy, funding, and accountability/policy in 1967) The Wyoming Legislature created the structure as a college system with a coordinating commission and local board governance as follows: “College system means the community colleges and the community college commission established pursuant to this act.” (W.S. 21-18-202 (iv)) Casper College ⚫ Central Wyoming College ⚫ Eastern Wyoming College ⚫ Laramie County Community College Northern Wyoming Community College District ⚫ Northwest College ⚫ Western Wyoming Community College Wyoming Mission for Community College system: (1991 Omnibus Act with revisions over time including the current 2009 version) The mission for the Wyoming system of community colleges represents the diverse services and opportunities that the colleges offer to their communities, individuals, and the state. Wyoming community colleges provide dynamic lifelong learning environments through higher education, workforce development, innovative partnerships, and civic and global engagement that lead to responsible citizenship and economic, social, and cultural prosperity. State’s Interests: Based in the statutory state mission for the Wyoming Community College System and the colleges. These state’s interests were identified in the 1991 Act, 2000/2008/2009 Legislation, and other session legislation. The current state’s interests were legislatively developed as a re 2009 HEA121 and remain intact as prescribed by the session laws. Other laws such as the 2019 SEA68 as well as 2018 HEA48 and HEA96 further emphasize the enacted state’s interests. The WCCC is statutorily required to establish priorities that further explicitly provide direction. • Educated citizenry: Increase the educational attainment of Wyoming residents by offering them access to a wide range of educational, training, and cultural programs. • Diversified economy: Contribute to the diversification of Wyoming’s economy by supporting the expansion of business and industry into new areas. • Workforce development: Respond to the needs of existing and emerging industries by providing a well-prepared and well-trained workforce. • Efficient and effective systems: Maximize return on investment by implementing system-wide efficiencies to enhance community college operations. • Accountability and improvement: Improve the educational success of Wyoming residents by measuring outcomes and responding to findings, whether negative or positive. Statewide Priorities: Establish and promote accomplishment of statewide priorities for the college system in consultation with the colleges. (21-18-202(c(vi))) Statewide Priorities: As determined by the legislature, executive branch, across state agencies, commission, and/or colleges. Title 9 & 21. Examples: Governor and Legislature; Economic Diversification; Educational Attainment Executive Council; WACCT Priorities; WWDC, Adult Ed, HSEC, WYIN; and CapCon and Major Maintenance 2020-2021 Priorities of WCCC and Executive Director Effective July 1, 2020 I. Educational Attainment and ENDOW statewide collaborations including the implementation of Wyoming Works and BAS II. Student Transfer Success Process (Common Transcript/Transfer Process) and SLEDS implementation III. Statewide College System Strategic Plan sunset and development of new plan aligned with Wyoming Post-secondary Educational Attainment 5- and 10-Year Strategic Plan IV. Community College Sustainable Funding and Higher Education Governance Casper College ⚫ Central Wyoming College ⚫ Eastern Wyoming College ⚫ Laramie County Community College Northern Wyoming Community College District ⚫ Northwest College ⚫ Western Wyoming Community College V. Collaborate among education partners and the community colleges to support community college education as the colleges reopen and establish a “new normal” post-COVID-19 VI. Relationship building with Governor, legislators, trustees, colleges, presidents, and other stakeholders VII. Explore additional opportunities for grant funding VIII. Organizational operations, functions, efficiency, and capacity of agency and staff Big Efforts in the WCCC 1. COVID-19 impact on the colleges and State including federal funding (HEERF, GEER, CARES, and new funds) 2. New Statewide College system Strategic Plan 3. Educational Attainment Plan adoption and implementation (collaboration across sectors) 4. Budgets, Sustainable Funding, and Legislative Responsiveness 5. Gillette College Community College District application from Campbell County 6. Rules including College Formation, Annexation, and Service Areas 7. Common Transcript/Transfer Process: Student Transfer Success (STS) Launch and related topics of CCNS and Articulation 8. Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System New Statewide College system Strategic Plan 2021-2023 Enacted in 2009 following the outcomes and reports of two legislative taskforces, the requirement is specified in W.S. 21-18-202 (a (v)) with multiple references throughout the statutes with specific requirements related to funding in W.S. 21-18-202 (h). Goal #1 Educational Attainment: Facilitate postsecondary educational attainment to the betterment of all Wyoming citizens. Goal #2 Affordability: Facilitate community college system sustainability, funding, and affordability while keeping higher education as nearly free as possible. Goal #3 Program Alignment: Facilitate alignment of post-secondary programs with UW, workplace, and workforce providing a seamless pathway for Wyoming citizens to their future endeavors and to the benefit of the state. Goal #4 Economic Development: Facilitate initiatives leading to the diversification and growth of Wyoming’s economy. Educational Attainment The Wyoming Post-secondary Educational Attainment 5-Year and 10-Year Strategic Plan includes Areas of Focus, Metrics that Matter, and metrics and targets that are aggressive and achievable. Focus Areas Primary areas of focus of the 5-year and 10-year Wyoming Statewide Educational Master Plans to achieve the attainment goals of 60-67% by 2025 and 75-82% by 2040 are: I. Alignment of Workforce, Workplace, and Post-Secondary Programs Casper College ⚫ Central Wyoming College ⚫ Eastern Wyoming College ⚫ Laramie County Community College Northern Wyoming Community College District ⚫ Northwest College ⚫ Western Wyoming Community College II. Access and Infrastructure for Recruitment, Retention, and Completion III. Funding and Affordability IV. College-Going Culture K-12, Adults, and Business/Industry Metrics That Matter The Metrics that Matter reflect the end metrics after the 10-year plan ends in 2030. Data based on 2018 baseline listed in parentheses. 1. Third grade reading level should increase by 10% in alignment with W.S. 21-3-410 (c) in which 85% of all third grade students should meet or exceed proficiency levels {Current combined English Language Arts test: 54.8%} 2. High school graduation of entering 9th grade students should increase by 10% {Current:
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