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Bill Garrett, Debbie Justeson, Edwin Hiel, Mary Kay Rosinski, Greg Barr

Bill Garrett, Debbie Justeson, Edwin Hiel, Mary Kay Rosinski, Greg Barr. Grossmont College 1964. Opened in 1961 More than 18,000 students Known for: nursing, culinary arts, administration of justice. Cuyamaca College Early 1980s. Opened in 1978 More than 9,000 students

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Bill Garrett, Debbie Justeson, Edwin Hiel, Mary Kay Rosinski, Greg Barr

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  1. Bill Garrett, Debbie Justeson, Edwin Hiel, Mary Kay Rosinski, Greg Barr

  2. Grossmont College 1964

  3. Opened in 1961 More than 18,000 students Known for: nursing, culinary arts, administration of justice

  4. Cuyamaca College Early 1980s

  5. Opened in 1978 More than 9,000 students Known for: Ornamental horticulture, auto tech, green energy job training programs

  6. Economic impact of GCCCD • Every $1 invested by a student = $6 increase in lifetime income • $87.2 million expansion of California’s tax base annually • $99.4 million into East County economy each year • Third largest employer in East County • Total: $477.5 million!

  7. Proposition R • $207 million bond measure approved in 2002 • $68 million in matching state funds • 13 projects – more than we promised • Spotless audits

  8. Prop R – Grossmont College Griffin Center Health & Sciences Complex

  9. Prop R – Cuyamaca College Business and Technology Building Communication Arts Building

  10. Planning for the future • Educational Master Plan • Facilities Master Plan • Technology Master Plan

  11. Educational Master Plan trends • More tech-savvy students, more online classes • College education, technical skills – gateways to the middle class • Science, technology, engineering and math skills in high demand • New buildings must focus on flexible uses and environmental sustainability

  12. Proposition V • November 6 ballot – East County • $398 million bond • $16.94 per $100,000 assessed valuation

  13. Proposition V Ballot Language EAST COUNTY, GROSSMONT COLLEGE AND CUYAMACA COLLEGE STUDENTS, ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFORDABLE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING MEASURE. To prepare local students/veterans for college/career success, shall Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District upgrade career training facilities for science, medical, public safety, in-demand fields, create a Veterans Support Center on each campus, modernize technology in classrooms, libraries, science labs, improved disabled persons access, upgrade, construct, acquire classrooms, facilities, sites/equipment, by issuing $398,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for pensions/administrators, and all money staying local, benefiting East County community colleges?

  14. Key projects • Create a Veterans Support Center on both campuses • Modernize college technology • Renovate/expand educational and career training facilities • Create an East County Workforce Solutions Training Center • Rehabilitate deteriorated roofs, electrical, plumbing and ventilation • Increase energy efficiency and reinvest savings into instruction • Improve safety/security and access for disabled students

  15. Facility needs Inadequate equipment Aging classrooms Outdated technology Expanded facilities

  16. Taxpayer protections • A Citizens Oversight Committee with annual audits • No money for operations, salaries or pensions • Governing Board policy against use of long-term capital appreciation bonds.

  17. Supporters of Prop V • San Diego County Taxpayers Association • Associated General Contractors • Educators • Elected Officials • Business • Health professionals • Veterans and military • Public safety

  18. If Prop. 30 fails… • Grossmont-Cuyamaca’s cut: • $5.6 million • 1,227 students • 310 class sections • (already cut 1,600)

  19. If Prop. 30 passes… • Essentially status quo • Additional $705,000 • 310 classes restored + 40 more

  20. More information • www.gcccd.edu – About us – Proposition V • www.yesonv4eastcountycolleges.com

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