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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
November 7, 2011
SUBJECT:
Faculty Entrepreneurship Project 2.0 –
ENCLOSURE(S)
Entrepreneurship and Career Technical Education Development
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ACTION
ITEM NUMBER
Page 1 of 1
A.6
Background:
The Business Department applied for and was granted a $7350 grant from Chancellor’s Office via Rancho
Santiago Community College District to fund Small Business/Entrepreneurship pathways with local area high
schools, to develop certificate of skills or achievement in small business/entrepreneurship, and to establish a
small business advisory board that will include local entrepreneurs and high school counselors/teachers. The
funds will be used for faculty compensation for the project and technology equipment updates and purchases.
Fiscal Impact:
An increase of $7350 in revenues and expenditures.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Governing Board accept the $7350 grant from Rancho Santiago Community
College District. It is further recommended that the Board authorize the Vice President of Administrative
Services to execute and make all necessary arrangements in relation to this agreement on behalf of the
college.
Administrator Initiating Item:
James Weckler, Dean, BELA
Renée M. Kilmer, VP Instruction
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes x  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
Approved