This session focuses on recognizing community needs outside the academic environment that allow the institution to creatively develop strategies to facilitate program development and funding. By broadening the concept of the communities served, four exemplary institutions have achieved national stature as resources for government training programs (STEMP), promoting community environmental activism, facilitating lifelong learning, and blurring the line between academic and community environments.
1. CAPTURING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND PROGRAMS BY FULFILLINGCOMMUNITY NEED Pamela Anderson-BruléPresidentAnderson Brulé ArchitectsPat CornelyExecutive DirectorKirsch Center for the EnvironmentDe Anza Community College Jenna BragerFarm CoordinatorIndian Valley Organic Farm & Garden Rob BarthelmanPrincipalVBN Architects
15. Creating Community Synergy Pamela Anderson-BruléPresidentAnderson Brulé Architects Bigger ideas, better spaces through collaboration
16. Creating Community Synergy SJ RDA VCCS SJPL SJSU TCC VBPL Martin Luther King Jr. Library Learning Resource Center
17. Creating Community Synergy Who Does The Library Serve? LocationSan José State Univ., San José The City of San José Population: 1,000,000 San José State University SJSU Population: 29,600 Students Budget Size: 475,000 SF Budget: $102,000,000 Main Library 65/35 Partnership, (50/50) Schedule & Timeline 1997 1999 2001 2000 2002 2003 1998 “Idea” MOU O/A OPEN OPERATIONAL PLANNING / IMPLEMENTATION FEASIBILITY STRATEGIC OPS PLAN Construction Programming / Design Process Design / Facilitation
18. Creating Community Synergy Who Does The Library Serve? LocationTidewater Community College & The City of Virginia Beach The City of Virginia Beach Population: 434,000 Tidewater Community College TCC Population: 40,000 Students Learning Resource Center Size: 120,000 SF Budget: $125,000,000 Branch Library/LRC 83% TCC, 17% City of Virginia Beach Schedule & Timeline 2005 2007 2009 2008 2010 2011 2006 2012 OPEN O/A MOU OPERATIONAL PLANNING/ IMPLEMENTATION FEASIBILITY STRATEGIC OPS PLAN FUNDING Programming & Design Construction
75. Led to SEMP training for CCC staff.Why should Colleges and Universities become “agents of change”?
76. Contextual Learning 3 Global Challenges Save open space, species, habitat, connectivity and movement corridors Protect, preserve or restore all aspects of our environment and Earth’s systems: water, air, soil, species, ecosystems, energy and minerals (WASSEEM) Educate and build stewardship principles in our students, community, state and nation for our children and future generations
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78. Collaboration with our local communities in projects that enhance student learning and meet local needs
93. Human populationRequire 21st Century thinkers, Individuals who can:- identify & explain environmental problems- examine the human impacts- seek out problem-solving approaches - work toward sustainable solutions- think “outside” the box- see the bigger picture
98. Organic Farm Program Jenna BragerFarm CoordinatorIndian Valley Organic Farm & Garden College Of Marin Novato, CA Addressing Community Needs &Building Relationships
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133. CAPTURING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND PROGRAMS BY FULFILLINGCOMMUNITY NEED Recent Survey of Institutions Involved in Partnership GROWTH and SUCCESS Changes in Education/Community Partnerships That Were Polled Increase in Demand Education, Government, and Business Agendas Driving Change More Use of Technology More Community Involvement Addressing Emergent Issues Greatest Assistance in Making Education/Community Partnership Successful Clear Vision; Desired Achievement Strong Leadership and Management Good Communication Amongst Stakeholders A Shared Sense of Ownership Strong Partnership Culture Annual Global Business-Education-Community Partnerships Survey
134. CAPTURING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND PROGRAMS BY FULFILLINGCOMMUNITY NEED Recent Survey of Institutions Involved in Partnership LESSONS: ATTRIBUTES OF STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Attributes of Successful Community Partnerships Leaders Encourage and Support Change Leaders Seek Incremental Changes Barriers That Prevent Leaders’ Support of Change Too Busy for Change Curriculum, Scheduling, and Facilities Not Supportive of Change Annual Global Business-Education-Community Partnerships Survey
135. CAPTURING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND PROGRAMS BY FULFILLINGCOMMUNITY NEED Copies of this Presentation can be obtained by contacting: SCUP@vbnarch.com Jenna BragerFarm CoordinatorIndian Valley Organic Farm & Gardenjbrager@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org Pat CornelyExecutive Director Kirsch Center for the EnvironmentDe Anza Community CollegeCornelyPat@fhda.edu Pamela Anderson-BruléPresidentAnderson Brulé Architectspamela@aba-arch.com Rob BarthelmanPrincipalVBN Architectsrob@vbnarch.com