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Home My WebLink About13B - APPT WORKFORCE DEV BOARDREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 TITLE; APPOINTMENT TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,1) CITY MANAG 1:1*i0i�,IJiJ4,Ll1974s1rae 111*7►1 CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 18t Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Appoint Enrique Perez, Executive Director of the International Consortium for Education and Economic Development replacing John Didion, and Dr. Linda Rose, President, Santa Ana College replacing Dr. Erlinda Martinez to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, representing higher education and Tiitle II adult education for a partial -term expiring June 30, 2017. DISCUSSION In compliance with legislation outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 an oversight board is required with the membership appointed by City Council. The Workforce Development Board (WDB), in partnership with City Council, provides policy guidance, directs activities to actively solicit public and private support for and participation in workforce programs and provides oversight to ensure efficient and effective operation. WIOA Section 107(b) (2) (A) lists membership categories that must be represented on the board with a majority of the board members from the private sector. John Didion and Dr. Erlinda Martinez represented mandated categories from the Santa Ana College and their School of Continuing Education Center. With their recent retirements the chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Commuity College District has forwarded a letter requesting that Mr. Enrique Perez and Dr. Linda Rose be appointed and represent their respective categories on the WDB. Their respective resumes are attached (Exhibit 1). STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #1 (establish a comprehensive community engagement initiative to expand access to information and create opportunities for stakeholders to play an active role in discussion public policy and setting priorities). 1313-1 Appointment to the Workfoce Development Board September 6, 2016 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Robe C. Cortez — Special Assistant to the City Manager City Manager's Office RC /DS /sb Exhibit: 1. Nomination letters and resumes 13B -2 August 8, 2016 EXHIBIT 1 2.323 North $rwdwoy n $am Ann, CA 92706 -1640 a (714 ) 480 7300 • v. Wssccd.rrlu Sakim, Ana C`oldapt - 'vurinvgu Uoh,�e Mr. Lee McMurtray Chair Santa Ana Workforce Development Board 1000 E, Santa Ana Blvd„ Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Mr, McMurray, On behalf of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), I am pleased to nominate Interim Vice Chancellor, Educational Services Enrique Perez for appointment to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board in the area of Higher Education. With more than 20 years of experience working with industry, government and higher education in the area of economic and workforce development, Mr. Perez has the background which will enable him to make a meaningful contribution as a member of the SAW DB. As Interim Vice Chancellor of Educational Services, he oversees all of the district's economic and workforce development programs ranging from entrepreneurial programs, small business development, international trade and contract training. Mr. Perez also serves as the Executive Director of the International Consortium for Educational and Economic Development (ICEED), a consortium of community colleges from the United States, Mexico and Canada focused on economic and workforce development projects throughout North America, RSCCD is also the grant administrator for the LA /OC Regional Consortia, an initiative of the State Chancellor's office which focuses on Career Technical. Education. Mr. Perez oversees the work of the LA /OC Regional Consortia which represents more than a third of the economy of California. We, are confident that Mr. Perez will do an outstanding job representing RSCCD arid be a major contributor to the SAWDB. If you should require anything further, please contact us. Sincerely, Radl .Rodriguez, Ph,D. Chancellor BOARD 0� wiu;r;•: N:ml gxir;yetim �! f' 13B -3 August 8, 2016 2323 Nrrih 0raad,Vav c Smla Ana, CA 9^ <:'O6 1640 + 171 A) A80 7300 a wa»Y.rs4d,adu Mr. Lee M'oMunray Chair Santa Ana Workforce Development Board 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Mr, McMurtray, Sauxtn -N"a Co 1, y,, � Sa:u itt ,o ('vmPm Caaeg!' On behalf of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), I am pleased to nominate Dr. Linda Rose, President of Santa Ana College, for appointment to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board in the area of Adult Education & Literacy. Dr. Rose is an experienced educator and not a stranger to Santa Ana, having served as the Vice President of Instruction for Santa Ana College from 2011 to 2014. We are confident she will do an outstanding job representing Santa Ana College and our district. We have enclosed Dr. Rose's current bio for your information and reference. If you should require anything further, please contact us. Sincerely, Rairl. Rodriguez, Ph.D. Chancellor Enclosure flw. 1 �� :eon .. 4 v u � ,� m � l_'n ♦ � . ��.r u,.v r , i r, r/ 1 :.'l� cs�.., �+ . • I � »I+ r�xx� va_ � � r..:by' i .�a.,yl. K s riA:'� {i:'v'.LgF F;,el re, 13B -4 I Linda Rose, Ed.D. President, Santa Ana College Dr. Linda Rose was appointed president of Santa Ana College in July 2016. Reporting to the community college district chancellor, her responsibilities include planning, organizing and implementing educational policy and procedures to develop curriculum, , and student: support services; budget management; enhancing partnerships with business, governmental and community organizations, as well as with K -12 and higher education institutions in the area; and leading the institution's fiord development efforts. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Rose served as president of Los Angeles Southwest College from 2014 to 2016 where she provided leadership in the management, supervision, and development of instructional programs, student, and administrative services that support student achievement and progress; oversaw activities in planning and accreditation; and provided direction and leadership in the development and operation of the college's $28 million budget and the planning and utilization of existing and new bond - funded facilities, Dr. Rose returns to Santa Ana College where she served as vice president of academic affairs from 2011 to 2014, Serving as the college's chief instructional officer, she provided leadership and advocated for collaboration in a participatory governance environment in support of college administrators, faculty and staff as they planned, revised, evaluated, and delivered all instructional programs and activities. She supervised and directed the college's accreditation self-evaluation process and provided leadership in ongoing bond - related construction of instructional facilities, In addition, she supported the development of credit bridge programs with SAC's Continuing Education Division. As a product of the community college system, Dr. Rose has dedicated her career to community college education. She began her career at Cerritos College as a part time English instructor. While there she earned a tenured faculty position and served as the college's Puente Program co- coordinator helping to serve educationally underrepresented students and coordinated Cerritos College's Program for Adult College Education (PACE). She also served as English Department Chair and later was named Dean of the Liberal Arts Division. As an academic leader, Dr. Rose is a regular presenter at coufemnces and meetings including participation as a panel participant for the American Council on Education: Women's Leadership Network.. Earlier, a keynote speaker for the American Association of University Women's Women Hold up Half the Sky Conference and has served as a workshop facilitator for numerous Associated Students of Cerritos College Loadmhip Conferences. Previously, she was also a co- presenter at the International Conference on the First Year Experience in Southampton, England and served as a guest host for IUCC's Ebony program. Dr, Rose served on the Los Angeles Southwest College Foundation Board of Directors and the Taller San Jose Board of Directors. She was also an appointed member of the California Community College Chancellors Office, Workforce and Economic Development Program Action Committee. Among her honors and awards are: the Cerritos College Outstanding Administrator Award; the Cerritos College Outstanding Faculty Award for the Liberal Arts Division; PNio's GVho AmongAmerica's Teachers, Fifth Edition; and the National hrstitute for Staff and Organizational Development Teaching Excellence Award. Awarded tier doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr, Rose also holds a Master of Arts in English and Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from California State University, Dominguez Hills and an associate degree in Liberal Arts from West Los Angeles Community College. 13B -5 13B -6