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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR THE FUTUREOF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
Beginning with the End in Mind:A Case Study of One District’s Response to
Unprecedented Challenges Facing the San Joaquin Valley
Dr. Frank Gornick, Chancellor – West Hills CCDDr. Stuart Van Horn, Vice Chancellor – West Hills CCD
Dr. Carole Goldsmith, President – West Hills College Coalinga Mr. Don Warkentin, President – West Hills College Lemoore
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RCCA ConferenceSeptember 25, 2014
Brokering Regional Solutions in Rural America
2014 Public/Private Policy SeriesEssential Elements for the Future of the San Joaquin
Valley
March 27, 2014The Very Last Drop: Managing Water and Food Production
June 12, 2014Energizing the Valley and Generating Jobs
November 6, 2014Trading Partners: Export Evolution, Logistics and Valley Economic Development
Elegantly Simple Objective and Purpose
Purpose The purpose of “Essential Elements” is to connect state and San Joaquin Valley leaders to identify policy and action steps and concomitant economic development in the San Joaquin Valley.
Objective The objective is to leave the host venue with a to-do list and responsible parties.
Essential Elements is, at its core…
…a convergence of business, industry, education, policy makers, and stakeholders who share a passion for the Valley.
Keynoter Comments
Beginning with the End in Mind
The Coalinga Accord
There needs to be integrated, linked actionsand alliances with greater coordination andaccelerated implementation. The series is
designed to stimulate those alliances.
Localizing our message: Impact on Individuals
Juan Carlos OsegueraWriter
ProducerEditor
Director
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Essential Elements Public Policy Series
Facilitation Approach and Methodology
Commitment to Act
Conversation for Change
Outcomes and Alliances
• Putting a ‘face’ on the valley and individual lives
• Affirmation of solution-provider capability• Increased credibility with valley opinion
leaders• Statewide positioning with CA cabinet
agencies• Future directions for CTE programs• Ag tech roundtable to focus on Farm of the
Future• Revenue generation/economic impact in
depressed region
Outcomes and Alliances
• Accessing and employing most effective tools from science, engineering, technology
• State stakeholders touring colleges/region• Building coalitions• Fulfills Perkins IV (VTEA) requirements • Increase in internships, job training
opportunities• Outcomes Action Reports hold us
accountable
Business Math and Path
• No-fee events; does require investment of funds beyond sponsorships
• Eligible use of Perkins funds• Increase in contract training and contract
education• Electronic RSVP system via a dedicated
Essential Elements website• Full service support from host venue
Dedicated Website was Critical Component
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