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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO:
GOVERNING BOARD
FROM:
PRESIDENT
DATE:
June 11, 2012
SUBJECT:
Scotts Valley Center Annual Report
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ENCLOSURE(S)
ITEM NUMBER
INFORMATION
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BACKGROUND:
The Scotts Valley Center opened in February 2007, providing greater access to Cabrillo College
classes to residents of Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley, which can be a half-day journey on
public transportation to the main college in Aptos. The leased facility has five classrooms, two
faculty offices and a multi-purpose front office on the first floor of a commercial building. There
is a touch screen in the lobby where students can make counseling appointments at the Aptos
campus and see basic information on upcoming college events and deadlines. Site coordinators
provide support to faculty and students when classes are in session.
Enrollment and course offerings
Enrollment grew steadily the first four semesters that the Scotts Valley Center was open, but in
spring 2009 course sections were reduced by 28% as a result of the state budget cuts that
impacted community colleges. Since then, course offerings have declined due to the ongoing
budget crisis and enrollment has fallen accordingly, as shown in the table below. Currently,
Scotts Valley Center offerings have been reduced by 74% from the initial number of classes and
82% from the highest number offered, and enrollment has fallen by 71% and 80% respectively.
Spring Fall Spr.
2007
2007 2008
Courses
27
38
38
Enrollment 628
810
800
Fall
2008
39
892
Spr.
2009
28
700
Fall
2009
14
378
Spr.
2010
12
326
Fall
2010
10
250
Spr.
2011
10
283
Fall
2011
8
210
Spr.
2012
7
181
In fall 2011, all day courses (math and English) were moved to the evening to accommodate a
potential new day tenant, but the projected use proved to be incompatible with the college
environment. In January 2012, Palo Alto University began leasing two classrooms and office
space at the Center for its Bachelor of Science program in Business Psychology.
Instructional Program
Classes in math, English, world languages and social sciences at the Scotts Valley Center allow
students to make progress towards AA/AS degree requirements and transfer to the CSU or UC
system, and students may take classes online to complete GE transfer requirements. Medical
Terminology and Criminal Justice classes are also offered.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Rachel Mayo, Dean, Education Centers
Wanda Garner, Dean, NAS
Kathie Welch, Dean, HAWK
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
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Demographic Information
The following table presents demographic data for Scotts Valley Center students enrolled in
spring 2012. The largest group of students attending the Scotts Valley Center this semester
lives in Santa Cruz (61), the second largest group lives in Scotts Valley (55), and the third
largest in the San Lorenzo Valley (51). In previous semesters, the largest group has come
from the San Lorenzo Valley, and the change may be due to all classes being offered in the
evening this year. Most students are enrolled in one class (3 – 5.9 units) and the majority
continues to be 25 years old or younger, although some interesting shifts in demographics
have occurred with the shift to evening for the math and English classes. The most notable
changes are highlighted in bold type.
Spring 2012 Scotts Valley Center
Selected Demographic Data
Number
(headcount)
Percentage
of total (181)
18-25 years old
109
57.5%
Continuing students
100
55.2%
White
132
72.9%
Hispanic
37
20.4%
High school graduate – highest
124
68.5%
degree
College degree (AA/AS 25
13.8%*
Bachelor+)
Enrolled in 3-5.9 units
176
97.2%
Taking classes in SV only
38
21%
Taking classes SV & online
34
18.8%
Taking classes SV & Aptos
66
36.5%
Taking classes SV & Aptos & online
32
17.7%
*This compares to 17.1% college-wide and 8.1% at the Watsonville Center.
Percentage
in spring
2010
64.7%
62.3%
76.1%
13.5%
65%
11.6%
92.9%
12.3%
12.9%
37.7%
30.1%
Student surveys indicate that residents are very appreciative of having access to the college in
their community, and they are looking forward to the time when more classes and services
can be offered. Many indicate that they would not be able to take Cabrillo classes if it were
not for the Scotts Valley Center.
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