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November 6, 2017
Madison College South Campus Initiative
Community Engagement Results & New Facility Next Steps
South Campus Initiative TimelineDistrict Board Initial Actions
South MadisonMay 2015-16
South Madison Advisory Council: February 2017 to Present
District Board Action on South Madison Facility
September 2017
Estimated WTCS Board Approvals
January 2018
Planned PurchaseMay 2018
ProjectedSouth Campus
Open for ClassesAugust 2019
Community Engagement EffortsApril – August 2017 Advisory Council Community Survey Public Meetings Individual Interviews Focus Groups
South Campus Service Area
Advisory Council Members› Sal Carranza, President, Latino Education Council
› Jessica Cavazos, Executive Director, Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County
› Mike Miller, Business Development Specialist, Office of Business Resources, City of Madison
› Karen Menendez Coller, Executive Director, Centro Hispano
› Zach Brandon, President, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
› Paul Jadin, President, MadRep
› Mai Zong Vue, Hmong Professional Networking Group
› Wesley Sparkman, Director, Dane County Office of Equity and Inclusion
› Dan Brown, Executive Manager, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison
› Michael Seleskie, South Madison Resident
› Dezarae House, South Madison Resident
› Ananda Mirilli, South Madison Resident
› Dr. Ruben Anthony, President/CEO, Urban League of Greater Madison
› Mick Rusch, Transit Marketing and Customer Service Manager, Metro Transit
› Angie Jones, Director, Community Impact: Safe Communities, Strong Neighborhoods, United Way of Dane County
› Jason Beloungy, Assistant Director, Access to Independence
› Charles Brown, former Adult Basic & Development Ed Instructor, Madison College
ProcessSources of Input / Demographics
Process
Community Survey
Public Meetings
Individual Interviews
Focus Groups
Advisory Council provided input on survey content and structure
Advisory Council provided contacts for interviews and focus
group participants
Community Survey demographic results informed locations of targeted
public meetings
Initial survey and public meeting results informed interview and focus
group questions
Advisory Council suggested events to collect survey responses
and public meeting locations
Community Survey Distribution› Online outreach
– City of Madison neighborhood associations, Alders, libraries and community centers
– Joining Forces for Families– Students/faculty of South Campus– 40+ Faith-based organizations– 50+ community organizations
› Paper copies made available at over 10 public locations
› Project team members solicited survey responses at several community events
Community Survey Responses
631 responses› 392 online› 239 paper
› 578 in English› 53 in Spanish
Community Survey: Who We Heard From› 56% of respondents live within the South Campus
service area
› Level of Education: 31% of respondents represent
target market (less than high school, high school
graduate or equivalent, some college credit but no
degree, technical degree)
› Income: 30% of respondents have a yearly
household income less than $35,000
› 17% of respondents identified as having a
disability
Community Survey: Who We Heard From
Survey Respondents
Dane County
White 47% 85.5%
Black 22% 5.3%
Hispanic 21% 6.3%
Asian 3% 6.1%
Hmong 3% -
› Demographics
Community Survey: Who We Heard From› Age:
Gen X (31%)
Baby Boomer (30%)
Millennial (28%)
› Primary languages:
English (78%)
Spanish (15%)
Public Meetings60+ meeting attendees
Individual Interviews & Focus GroupsConfidential and anonymous interviews with – 23 South Madison civic, business, and community leaders
Seven focus group conversations with – Hmong Bayview residents– Joining Forces for Families– Community Centers– South Madison businesses– Area public schools– Madison College instructors and staff– Service organizations Source:
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MethodologyDiscussion Questions / Main Themes
Methodology
20 questions regarding
› Familiarity and experience with Madison College
› Programming Priorities
› Student Service Priorities
› Facility Amenity Priorities
› Respondent Demographics
Special Attention Paid to Results from
› Interested students facing barriers
› Prospective students
› Individuals with less than a full college education
› Individuals with a yearly household income less than $35,000
› Demographic comparisons
Community Survey
Methodology
Individual Interviews
Focus Groups
Public Meetings › Issues and opportunities the South Campus should address
› Key elements for success regarding– Recruiting new students– Creating a welcoming space– Building community partnerships
› Hopes and predictions for the South Campus
› Specific needs and priorities of South Madison residents from individual experience and/or experience of community members served by represented organizations
Methodology
Affordability
Comments from each source of community input were tagged as relating to up to ten main themes:
Community
Diversity/Inclusion
Facility
Location/Access
Partnerships
Programs
Recruitment
Staff
Services
Public Input
Recommendations: Programs
Services
Facilities
Community Survey (631)
Public Meetings
(4)
Individual Interviews
(23)Focus Groups
(7)
Advisory Council Input
ResultsPrograms / Services / Community & Partnerships / Facilities
Programs› Focus on
1. Adult Basic Education2. GED/High school completion3. English as a second language4. Healthcare5. STEM
› Offer enough courses to complete full degrees on site
› Course offerings should prepare graduates for family-supporting careers with local job prospects
Programs› Other suggestions
– Skilled trades– Successful personal and
workplace skills– Computer skills– Communications– Cosmetology/Hairdressing– Dental training– Nutrition– Agronomy– Technical writing– Food service certification– Human services
Ethnic studies track and/or emphasis on diversity throughout
the institution
Job training/placement center or certification program with
connections to local opportunities
Mentoring program for graduating students that provides help
finding/retaining employment
Opportunities for employees of local businesses to get certifications to
start own businesses
Programs› Flexibility
– Types of programs offered (certificates and credentials)
– Times offered (evenings and weekends)
› Campus staff and faculty should reflect the diversity of the South Madison community
When would you be willing to attend classes at a new Madison College South Campus?
Services› Focus on
1. Convenient transportation
2. Career and employment
3. Academic advising4. Academic support5. Disability services
› Provide childcare on site– Short term, drop in,
evening, weekend
Services› Dedicate physical space for local service
providers to share information and foster connections
› Provide space for non-profits to host classes/workshops/events on campus
› Staff trained in cultural competency
› Financial aid counseling
› Help-desk
Suggested Partner Service Providers
National Alliance on Mental Illness Dane Co. (NAMI)
Rape Crisis Center
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
Freedom, Inc.
Access to Independence
Community Partnerships
SOAR Case Management Services
Centro Hispano
Boys and Girls Club
ACCESS Health
Urban League of Greater Madison
Madison Metropolitan Chapter of the Links
Women in Focus
Services› Other suggestions
– Cross cultural training and services
– Post-incarceration support– Veterans support– Immigration support– CSA/market– Printing/faxing services– Resume writing/interview
preparation assistance– Transportation from nearby
cities
Case-management style advising (especially for adult learners at
lower levels)
Robust advising model that addresses social/emotional issues
as well as academic advising
Campus should serve as a hub for access to local service providers in
South Madison
Community & Partnerships
In your opinion, what would make Madison College a good neighbor in South Madison?
› Engage in robust community outreach with marketing efforts specifically for the South Madison community
› Personal contacts/connections, face to face outreach efforts
Community & Partnerships› Ongoing engagement and working
partnerships with – Local schools– Youth and educational programs– Community and faith-based organizations– Service providers– South Madison businesses– City of Madison and Dane County organizations
“Be a space that’s truly made for the community with the community’s regular input, not just what is perceived to be needed. Honor the community after the creation-phase, remain engaged.”
“I hope that the college will continue to partner with the community, and that it will be available and accessible to the community, that the campus will be a hub and place where people can be connected to the services and opportunities they need.”
Community & Partnerships› Other suggestions
– College reps, knowledgeable about all programs and services, should present to local organizations throughout South Madison
– Madison College should embrace its role as a potential spark for community and economic development in the neighborhood
Form a ‘student experience design group’ to provide input on how to
improve student retention
Promote the merits of technical degrees when doing local outreach
Host satellite services/programs at existing community facilities, such
as neighborhood centers
College prep programs, community orgs, and local mentors should have a
direct contact in admissions
Facilities
› Inviting campus environment with open access for the community
› Campus safety and security› Vibrant and welcoming reception area› Non-institutional feel› Reflects diversity of South Madison
“It must be attractive/inviting, share space with community, with employees reflective of the diversity of South Madison, and must supplement the economic revitalization goals of South Madison.”
Free and open community space Free and ample parking
Facilities – Top Campus AmenitiesBus access -
Bike parking -Small seating and study areas -
Nearby food access -Programming/events that bring families &
community members to campus -
Facilities – Top Inviting Elements
Accessibility/Usability-
Comfortable Study Areas-
Signage in multiple languages-
Natural light-
Outdoor gathering/study areas-
Quality interior design-
Facilities – Classroom Preferences
Traditional Classroom Seating Style
Facilities – Classroom Preferences
Seminar-style Seating
Facilities – Classroom Preferences
Auditorium-style Seating
Facilities – Classroom Preferences
Outdoor Classroom (in warmer months)
Facilities – Classroom Preferences
Online Course
Facilities – Classroom Preferences
½ Online, ½ In person Course
Facilities› Other suggestions
– Fitness center– Coffee shop– Exercise facility– Study cubicles– Gender-neutral restrooms– Cellphone charging stations– Family-friendly areas– Space for meditation– Local art/gallery space– Community bulletin boards– Outdoor market/food carts
Include low-rent space for local entrepreneurs to run businesses.
Create ongoing working groups during and after completion of the
design process to shape the campus environment in an inclusive way.
Engage with local experts and MPD for a crime-preventative and
culturally sensitive campus design
Plans for the New South Campus› To be includedLibraryBookstoreCafeteriaBike parkingComputer labConference roomsSTEM/Entrepreneur CenterOutdoor gathering and
seating areasExterior & interior design
similar to Truax Campus
Bus Access Located next to the Madison Metro
South Transfer Station
Convenient Location Corner of Park Street & Badger Road
Next to South Beltline Highway
Free & Ample Parking ~250 parking stalls
Childcare on Site Early Childhood Lab
New Facility: Next StepsDr. Jack Daniels
Future South Campus: 801 W. Badger Rd.› Total Project Cost - $22.8 Million
› Land Acquisition - $2.8 Million– $1.5M Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Foundation– $1.3M American Family Dreams Foundation
› Building Project - $20 Million– $8.5M Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Foundation– $6.5M Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates
▪ $3M Grant▪ $3.5M Challenge Matching Grant
– $3.5M Challenge Matching Grant Funders– $1.5M Madison College
View from W. Badger RoadBased on 35,000 SF Facility
Future South Campus: Facility– Demolish existing facility (Circa 1967)– Build 75,000 sq. ft.– ~ 250 Parking Spaces– Adjacent to South Metro Transfer Point– Science Labs– General Classrooms– Library– Computer Labs– Small Café & Convenience Store– Office Space for Faculty and Staff
Lower Level Floor Plan
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
First Floor Plan
Cafeteria
StudentAchievement
Library Early Childhood Lab
STEM
Second Floor Plan
New South Campus Building Multi-purpose Classroom
New South Campus Building Computer Lab
New South Campus Building Science Lab
New South Campus Building Community Space
Thank you!
Questions?
Drawing by participant at Public Meeting #1