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Empowering Futures: The Impact of Mission College and Community Engagement

Mission College, established in 1977, serves as a vital educational hub within Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, enrolling over 12,000 students each term. With more than 70 academic and vocational programs, it provides accessible education, including evening, weekend, and online courses. A diverse student body, where 44% are over 30 and 75% are non-White, highlights the college's role as a gateway to higher education. Partner with us to strengthen our community and advocate for essential funding and educational opportunities that support success for all.

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Empowering Futures: The Impact of Mission College and Community Engagement

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  1. Santa Clara Leadership Mission College March 10th, 2011 Laurel Jones

  2. Today’s Community College • Enrollment of over 11.6 million students nationwide, 1.6 million in California. • The starting point of many educational careers. • 46% of all U.S. undergraduates • 45% of all first-time freshmen • A pathway to success for many. • More than 490,000 associate degrees annually • Nearly 235,000 two-year certificates annually • Offering flexibility in education. • Part-time students • Evening, weekend and short-term courses, distance education

  3. Today’s Mission College • Founded in 1977 • Service area includes portions of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, with students from throughout Silicon Valley • Offers more than 70 academic, vocational and fundamental skills programs • Serves over 12,000 students each term

  4. Mission College Students • Extremely Diverse • Over 44% of students are age 30 or over • Over 75% of students are non-White • Attend classes at different times, in different ways. • 19% take classes through Distance Education (online) • 33% of classes taken in the evening • Just over 20% of students are Full-Time

  5. Student’s Age Range Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart

  6. Student’s Ethnicity Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart

  7. The City of Santa Clara • 39% foreign born • Nearly half speak English as a 2nd Language 81% Speak English “very well” English as a 2nd Language (51%) English (49%) 19% Speak English less than “very well” Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2009

  8. Student Loads Full Time Students Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office: Data Mart

  9. College Success • Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: Data Mart

  10. Student Preparation • Only half of high school graduates are ready for a four-year college. • Source: California Department of Education DataQuest

  11. Staffing Budget Allocation

  12. Santa Clara County • Source: Silicon Valley Leadership Group: Projections 2010

  13. Labor Market Information Source: California Department of Employment Development

  14. Labor Market Information 1. Professional Scientific & Technical Services 3. Food Services & Drinking Places 4. Administrative & Support Services 5. Ambulatory Health Care Services 2. Computer & Electronic Product Mfg. Ambulatory Health Care Services Admin. & Support Services Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Specialty Trade Contractors Professional Scientific & Technical Services Educational Services Food & Beverage Stores Hospitals Food Services & Drinking Places Computer Electronic Product Mfg. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Local Employment Dynamics

  15. Future Thinking • Visioning Sessions • President’s Technology and Community Advisory • District Strategic Plan Please vote for the June Ballot Tax Extension!!!!

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