Vanessa Garner

The pre-meeting served as a discussion forum for the budget process and an overview of the College's revenue sources, without specific budget line-item discussion. Key revenue sources reviewed were tuition, timber, property tax, and state support, governed by Oregon Budget Law. The budgeting process stages (Proposed, Approved, Adopted, Executed) were outlined, emphasizing the goal of using public funds efficiently. Internal budget prioritization focused on goals: Enrollment, Support of New Academic Programs, and Deferred Maintenance. Revenue discussions detailed that tuition revenue is projected for modest growth but remains below pre-pandemic levels, with HEERF funding ending this year. State support is projected to decrease significantly due to enrollment declines, as hold harmless provisions are no longer in effect. Property tax revenue is projected to increase slightly, and timber revenue, which is variable, is expected to remain stable. The College anticipates a lower ending fund balance requiring spending cuts to balance the budget for FY2022-2023, which must be adopted by June 30. Legislative updates noted significant new funding for Career Pathways grants. Enrollment projections indicated significant overall declines (about 35% below pre-pandemic levels), particularly in lower division transfer, DPSST, and Tongue Point Job Corps Center enrollments, though some recovery is anticipated. Enrollment efforts focus on expanding course modalities, leveraging grants, and improving student services like financial aid distribution and textbook accessibility. Challenges include local economic uncertainty and inability to send out award letters due to software issues. The committee agreed another pre-meeting was useful and tentatively scheduled the next one for April 21.

This document provides a detailed enrollment update for a budget committee, presenting an analysis of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) student data. It covers historical trends, current FTE distribution across various programs such as Transfer, CTE, and Dual Enrollment, and evaluates enrollment losses and their revenue implications. The report comprehensively outlines ongoing enrollment efforts by different departments and programs, including ABE/GED/ESL, Marketing, and Student Services. It also discusses internal and external factors influencing future enrollment, referred to as 'headwinds' and 'tailwinds,' and offers predictions for specific program growth amidst overall uncertainty regarding a full return to pre-COVID enrollment levels.

This document assesses the economic impact of Clatsop Community College by analyzing its benefits from both a social and a taxpayer perspective. From the social perspective, it demonstrates a 16.0 benefit/cost ratio, encompassing increased student incomes, enhanced worker productivity, and reduced social costs such as crime and unemployment. From the taxpayer perspective, the college generates a 4.9% rate of return for state and local governments through increased tax revenues and savings from avoided public expenditures, indicating that the institution contributes more to the state treasury than it consumes.

This Year One Self-Evaluation Report details Clatsop Community College's ongoing strategic planning efforts and commitment to continuous institutional improvement for accreditation. It outlines a revised mission statement to provide open access to quality learning opportunities that prepare individuals for productive participation in civic, cultural, social, and economic life. The College's strategic direction is structured around four core themes: Foundational Skills, Transfer, Workforce, and Community Outreach, with objectives to prepare students for educational and career success and to engage collaboratively with the community.

This document presents an economic contribution analysis of Clatsop Community College, detailing its investment effectiveness and impact on economic growth within its service region and the State of Oregon. It conducts investment analyses from both student and taxpayer perspectives and evaluates the college's overall contribution to regional labor and non-labor income. Key findings indicate that the college represents a wise investment for students and taxpayers, yielding a 16% rate of return for taxpayers, and significantly drives regional economic growth by accounting for approximately $92.6 million, or 10.0%, of Clatsop County's annual income.