C
ity of Santa Clara | Mission College Liaison Committee
Mission College, Conference Room SEC 339
3000 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara
ME
ETING AGENDA
November 2, 2023
2:30 p.m.
City Committee Members: Mission College Members:
Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor, Member Bradley Davis, Chancellor Councilmember Karen Hardy, Chair
Councilmember Anthony Becker, Member
Seher Awan, Mission College President
Adrienne Grey, Board President
Anne Kepner, Board Vice President
Robert Owens, Board Member
City Staff: Mission College Staff:
Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager Rebecca Alvarez, Executive Assistant Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager
Michael Liw, Assistant Director Public
Works
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Karen Hardy called the meeting to order at 2:32 pm.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
There were no public comments.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes
a. April 21, 2021
Motion made by Board Vice President Anne Kepner, seconded by Mayor Lisa Gillmor, to appr
ove the minutes of April 21, 2021. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Report from West Valley-Mission Community College District a. West Valley-Mission Community College District Updates Mission College Chancellor Bradl ey Davis presented information on free tuition and childcare options for students. Chancellor Davis also discussed student housing and efforts to remov e barriers to access . Chancellor Da vis closed by encouraging all to enjoy the tour of Mission College following the meeting. Chancellor Davis answer ed qu
estions from the Committee.
b. Mission College Updates
Mission College Pres ident Seher Awan provided upda tes on Mission College’ s rebranding efforts, discussed school innovation and future community needs. President Awan reviewed the school’s role as a respon sive community partner and provided an overview of workforce development, economic mobility, and equity at Mission College.
President Awan provided information on past and future community engagement events, reviewed enrollment numbers, program highl ights, and new grant funding.
Mission College has be en recognized with multiple awards and accolades . President Awan discussed Mission College ’s holistic mindset regarding students and its commitment to making education accessibl e. President Awan answered questions from the Committee.
3. Discussion of Safe Routes on Campus
Committee Chair Karen Hardy discussed the lack of interconnected bicycle routes to campus, and asked about future plans to enhance interconnec tivity both on- campus and leading int o Mission Col lege. Michael Liw, Assistant Di rector Public Works for the City of Santa Clara, spoke to current City initiatives focused on enhancing trail use. The Committee discussed bike lane options on campus and in the nearby neighborhood.
4. Feasibility of a Joint Internship Program
Mayor Gillmor discussed the need for joint internship opportunities and inquired about available state funding. President Awan identified several funding sourc es available for internships .
Councilmember Anthony Becker noted paid internships should be a priority.
5. Collaboration between City and Mission College on Future Workforce Development Chair Hardy discussed the need for a collaborative, multi -jurisdictional approach to security issues adjacent to the creeks running near Mission College and in Santa Clara.
Mayor Gillmor discussed enhancing collaboration possibilities between specific industries and Mission College. She noted the importance of creating programs and tailoring classes targeted specifically to the City of Santa C lara, as well as the associated benefits in partnering with specific industries.
6. Future Meeting Schedule
a. Discussion on Schedule Options: Twice a year or Quarterl y (January, March, June, September)
The committee agreed to meet twice per year going forward. b. Agenda building for next meeting
No discussion on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.