AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
January 10, 2011
SUBJECT:
Academy for College Excellence Professional Services Contract
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ENCLOSURE(S)
ITEM NUMBER
ACTION
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D.7
Background:
The Academy for College Excellence (formerly Digital Bridge Academy) is working in partnership
with Cabrillo’s Planning and Research Office to collect and analyze student outcome and retention
data from multi-state partner colleges. The scope of this project requires the services of consultants
with skills that are not normally required at the college.
Service: Technical Support for Project Evaluation
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Development of data sharing agreements and partnerships
Assistance in developing a centralized database for multi-state partner colleges
Vendor: Institute for Evidence Based Change (IEBC)
Amount: $129,992
Duration: December 2010-September 2015
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditures of $129,992 funded by grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Governing Board authorize the Vice President of Administrative
Services to execute a professional service contract with Institute for Evidence Based Change.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Rock Pfotenhauer, Dean, CEED
Renée M. Kilmer, Vice President, Instruction
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
APPROVED