Mobile Go Centers
Midland Independent School District
&
Midland College
December 6, 2007
Mobile Go Center Agenda
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College For All Texans
Campaign
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ACC’s Mobile Go Centers
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MGC Uses
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Preparing to Launch
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Specialist, Driver
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Reservation Procedures
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Procedures Manual
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MGC Assistance
COLLEGE FOR
ALL TEXANS
CAMPAIGN
College for All Texans Campaign
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Created by the Texas Legislature
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Encourages individuals to attend/graduate college
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Brings college information directly into
communities
Support for Mobile Go Centers
“For our state to have a strong and vibrant
future, we must all continue to work to
ensure that every Texas child who dreams of
attending an institution of higher education
gets the opportunity to do so.”
John Montford
AT&T Senior Vice President,
State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Board Chairman,
College for All Texans Foundation
ACC’S MOBILE
GO CENTERS
ACC’s Mobile Go Center #1
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Trailer
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Length, 34 Feet
Air-Conditioned
Equipped with:
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14 Computers
Printers
Scanner
Copier
Satellite Internet
Truck Specifications
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado
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GVW Rating – 11,400 pounds
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Allison 6-speed automatic transmission
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Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo
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380 Horsepower
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Price: $32,000
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Austin Community College Owns
Mobile Go Center #1 Funding
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Provided by:
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Funded to College for All Texans Foundation
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AMD
AT&T
College for All Texans Foundation
Received in November 2006
Mobile Go Center #1 leased to ACC for one year
Lease extended for three years
Cost: $67,000 (approximately)
ACC’s Mobile Go Center #2
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Trailer
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Length, 42 Feet
Air-Conditioned
Goose-Neck Trailer
Equipped with:
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16 Computers
Printers
Scanner
Copier
Satellite Internet
Mobile Go Center #2 Improvements
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Battery/Generator
stored in cabinets
over hitch for
additional security
Mobile Go Center #2 Improvements
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Handicap
lift/elevator is
stronger and
has additional
safety features
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Grates are
stronger and
retractable for
each entrance
Truck Specifications
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2007 Chevrolet
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1 Ton Crewcab Dooley
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Dual Rear Wheels
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Allison Automatic Drive
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Heavy Duty Diesel Power
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Gooseneck Hitch not
installed by dealer
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Cost: $40,980
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Austin Community
College Owns
Mobile Go Center #2 Funding
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Provided by:
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Funded to Austin Community College
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Texas Pioneer Foundation
College for All Texans Foundation
Received in November 2007
Austin Community College owns MGC #2
Cost: $84,449
MOBILE
GO CENTER
USES
ACC’s Mobile Go Centers
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Provides college
information:
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Texas postsecondary
education
Austin Community
College District
Staffed by ACC
student services
personnel
ACC’s Mobile Go Centers
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Virtual one-stop,
college-information facility
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Visits:
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Festivals
Sports Events
Supermarkets
Shopping Malls
Schools
Other
Assists students:
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College Admissions
Financial Aid
ACC’s Mobile Go Centers
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Enables ACC to reach
individuals where they
live, work, and/or attend
school
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Supports College
Connection program
activities
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Assists in expanding
ACC’s outreach efforts
Mobile Go Center #1
Usage Statistics
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In operation since November 2006
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102 scheduled requests from November 2006
to October 2007
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3,728 participants through October 2007
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68 requests already scheduled between
November 2007 and May 2008
MOBILE GO
CENTER –
PREPARING
TO LAUNCH
Preparing to Launch a MGC
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Secure Funding
Place orders or purchase
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Trailer construction
Installation of signs
Installation of satellite internet system
Laptop computers, printer-scanner-copier
Purchase/install software
Wheelchair lift and necessary parts
Preparing to Launch a MGC
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Place orders or purchase (cont’d)
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Safety cones
Chairs
DPS Inspection
Register and apply for exempt plates
Donor acknowledgement plaque
Add trailer, equipment to liability and property
insurance
Preparing to Launch a MGC
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Inspect trailers before final payment
Deliver trailer to college
Post position, hire, and train MGC staff
Develop operation and maintenance manual
for MGC
Plan MGC deployment
Plan launch celebration and media coverage
Launch MGC
Mobile Go Center –
Specialist, Recruiting/Advising –
Mobile Go Center Driver
Job Purpose
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Title: Specialist, Recruiting/Advising – Mobile Go Center Driver
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Reports To: Director, Community Outreach
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Job Purpose:
Responsible for
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driving the Mobile Go Center in the Central Texas area
set up and operation of related equipment, computer laptops
assisting/advising potential students and their families with college-related information.
represent Austin Community College to the general public, public and private agencies
and local school districts
expected to be an enthusiastic advocate for access to higher education.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
 College admission and financial aid procedures.
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Educational institution programs and functions.
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Public relations, sales, recruitment, and other related
activities.
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Driving and towing safety rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Skill in:
 Maintaining a varying work schedule, including some
evenings and weekends.
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Effectively using interpersonal and communication
skills, including tact and diplomacy.
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Effectively using organizational and planning skills,
with attention to detail and follow through.
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Interacting with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications
Skill in:
 Following safe driving and towing practices and
procedures.
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Maintaining accurate travel and vehicle maintenance
and repair logs.
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Effectively presenting information to individuals and
groups.
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Following established procedures for set up and
storage of equipment.
Qualifications
Skill in:
 Planning logistics of travel, reading maps, estimating
trip timing, researching site access and potential
challenges for set-up of trailer and equipment.
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Connecting truck and trailer, driving and towing, and
disconnecting trailer, and trailer set-up.
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Connecting, using and oversight of visitor use,
disconnecting and storing electronic equipment such as
computers, projectors, satellite dish, and multimedia
equipment.
Qualifications
Skill in:
 Educating potential students about the importance of
attending college.
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Maintaining confidentiality of work related materials
and information.
Qualifications
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two years related work experience with student
outreach, recruitment, or advising and the equivalent of
one year related experience (paid or unpaid) driving
tractor trailers, commercial trucks, or full size pick-up
trucks and trailers, or safe driving record and valid
Commercial Driver's License.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have valid current Texas Commercial Driver's
License and no more than one moving violation in a
three year period.
REQUIRED OTHER:
Satisfactory drug test, criminal background check, and
additional application information required.|
Mobile Go Center
Reservation Procedures
ACC’s Mobile Go Centers’ Website
Reservation Process
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Request is made through website at
www.austincc.edu/go
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Once submitted, reservation confirmation is
made by phone
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If not available, alternate dates are suggested
Reservation is logged into online calendar
available for public viewing
Mobile Go Center
Procedures Manual Information
Driver Daily Vehicle Inspections
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Use Driver’s Inspection Report (JJ Keller
652-FS-F3)
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Must be completed per Federal and State law
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Review completed report from previous trip
to see if any noted repairs have been made
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Note new deficiencies
Periodic Inspection and
Maintenance Requirements
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Inspect annually both the trailer and truck in a
qualifying shop
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Retain maintenance records for one year
DOT Controlled Substance and
Alcohol Program
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Drug screening must be performed prior to
driving the MGC and will be subject to
random testing throughout employment
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Testing required after any collision involving
more than $500 in repairs
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Supervisor must be informed of any
prescribed medication prior to next scheduled
trip
Driving Performance
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Avoid fatigue with regular breaks
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Observe speed limits – unsafe driving is
reported to college
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Cell phones are not to be used while driving
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Each driver will complete an Annual
Certification of Violations
Mobile Go Center
We Couldn’t Have Done It
Without Them…
These Are he Great Groups That
Helped Make the MGCs Possible
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Advanced Micro Devices
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AT&T
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College for All Texans Foundation
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Magnum Trailers
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Texas Pioneer Foundation
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Texas State Technical College
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Wells Cargo
Contact
Fred Markham
President
Texas Pioneer
Foundation
215 West San Antonio
Street, Suite 2001
San Marcos, TX 78666
fred@texaspioneer.com
512-396-2164
Contact
Don Brown, Ph.D.
Executive Director
College for All Texans
Foundation
1200 East Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752
don.brown@thecb.state.tx.us
512-427-6108
Contact
Mary Hensley, Ed.D.
Vice President,
College Support Systems
and ISD Relations
mhensley@austincc.edu
512-223-7618
For a copy of this presentation:
www.austincc.edu/isd/midland/120607Presentation.ppt