Kansas City Initiative. A Year in Review

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1 A Year in Review Michael D. Wright, Dean Carl Grigsby, Chair, Educational Foundations and Literacy Joy Mistele, Senior Major Gifts Officer Paul James, Coordinator Joseph Kyser, Student Services Coordinator

2 Fund Raising Summary Meetings: 1. Sprint Foundation, Ralph Reid (President and Executive Director ) Outcome: Met and reviewed proposal. Interested in KC Initiative. Pending gift. 2. KCP& L, Chuck Caisley (Sr. Public Affairs Director) Outcome: Met and reviewed proposal. Interested in KC Initiative. Pending gift. 3. Cerner Corporation, Ms. Robin McClean (Community Relations and Talent Development) Outcome: Met and reviewed proposal. Interested in KC Initiative. Exploring ways to help with workforce needs. Follow-up meeting scheduled for July. 4. U.S. Toy Company, Mr. Jonathan Freiden (CEO) Outcome: Met and reviewed proposal. Interested in KC Initiative. Follow-up meeting scheduled to discuss Early Childhood Department. 5. Hall Family Foundation, Ms. Tracy McFerrin Foster (Vice-President) Outcome: Met and discussed KC Initiative. Interested but no new proposals being accepted until mid-year Schedule second meeting in July. 6. Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Ms. Mayra Aguirre Outcome: All major funding on hold for any new projects until mid-year Schedule visit in July. 7. Hallmark Cards, Inc., Ms. Angela Andresen McClelland (Vice-President) Outcome: Met and discussed KC Initiative. Interested but all major funding on hold for any new projects until mid-year Schedule second meeting in July. 8. UMB Bank, Mr. Clyde Wendel (President of UMB Asset Management) Outcome: Interested in KC Initiative. Will move next meeting to Sr. V.P. for proposal presentation. 9. Black & Veatch Corporation, Ms. Shelly Arnett Outcome: Met and reviewed proposal. Interested in KC Initiative. Will move next meeting to Sr. V.P. for additional meeting and endorsement to B&V committee. 10. H&R Block Foundation, Ms. Carey Wilkerson-Looney (President) Outcome: KC Initiative may fall outside scope of Foundation support. Very specific guidelines to follow; will submit proposal.

3 Fund Raising Summary Meetings Continued: 11. Truman Heartland Community Foundation, Mr. Phil Hansen (Executive Director) and Ms. Liz McClure Outcome: Met and discussed KC Initiative. Submitted proposal. No funding available at this time to support the KC Initiative. May submit another proposal in October Urban League of Greater Kansas City, Ms. Gwen Grant (President & CEO) Outcome: Met two times with Ms. Grant. No funding available but will partner on student field experience and other assistance with teacher/student educational programs. 13. St. Mark Child and Family Development Center, Ms. Dorice Ramsey (Director) Outcome: Interested in KC Initiative. Will work with Center on student internships, student placement and student field experience. 14. Mid-America Regional Council, Mr. David Warm & Mr. Jim Caccamo Outcome: Will not help with funding but will provide network assistance. Meetings Scheduled: 1. Bank of America, Spence Heddins 2. Tension Envelope Corporation, Bill Berkley (President) 3. William T. Kemper Foundation, Mr. Sam Bennett (Executive Director) 4. George K. Baum & Company, Mr. G. Kenneth Baum and Mr. Jon Baum. Sent letter of inquiry to schedule meeting 5. Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Jim Heeter (Executive Director) 6. Terracon Consultants, Inc, Gayle Packer (Director)

4 Fund Raising Summary Companies Contacted for Future Conversations: 1. The Calvin Group, LLC, Richard C. Green 2. The Curry Family Foundation, Mr. Steve O Neil & Ms. Lee Ellen Curry 3. David Woods Kemper Foundation, Ms. Kirby Upjohn (Director) 4. Ferrellgas Partners LP, Mr. Jim Ferrell 5. Inergy LP 6. Lathrop & Gage LLP, Mr. Bert Bates 7. Massman Brothers, Relationship with Bob Dunn. Take on visit. 8. McGee Foundation, Mr. Tom McGee 9. Meyers Brothers Construction, Roger and Dave Meyers 10. North KC Hospital, Ms. Melanie Beard 11. Poisinelli Shughart PC, Mr. Russell Welsh 12. Populous, Ms. Gina Stingley 13. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, Mr. John Murphy 14. Sosland Companies, Morton I. Sosland 15. State Street, Ms. Dorrie Holland & Mr. Allen Strain (Executive VP) Interested in, but does not fit the mission of the company: 1. D.H.Pace Co., Inc., Mr. N. Nelson Newcomer 2. Francis Family Foundation 3. Morgan Family Foundation

5 Coordinator Report 1. Personal visits were conducted with superintendents, assistant superintendents, and curriculum directors in Kansas City area school districts. The discussions focused on opportunities for staff to pursue advanced degrees at the Lee s Summit site, and an invitation to participate in an extended field experience for undergraduate education majors. 2. Personal visits were conducted with leaders of area charter schools. The discussions with these leaders focused on opportunities for their staff to pursue advanced degrees at the Lee s Summit site, and an invitation to participate in an extended field experience for undergraduate education majors. The leaders were also invited to consider the Lee s Summit UCM site as a location for professional development training for staff. 3. Personal visits were conducted with Metropolitan Community College presidents and other administrative staff, as well as instructional staff. The discussions focused on opportunities for MCC graduates to complete their four year degree at the Lee s Summit UCM site. 4. Faculty exchange program established with Longview Community College: a UCM professor is teaching an education class on site, and a Longview instructor will teach a class at the Lee s Summit UCM site this fall. 5. A personal visit was made to the president of Johnson County Community College. The discussion focused on a dual enrollment agreement, and opportunities for graduates to complete at the Lee s Summit UCM site without paying out of state tuition. 6. The KCI Coordinator represented the UCM on the Lee s Summit Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, attending regular meetings and serving on sub-committees. 7. The KCI coordinator participated in numerous fund raising efforts with corporate and community foundations. 8. The KCI coordinator attended monthly meetings of the Greater Kansas City School Administrators. This opportunity to network with superintendents helped keep the mission of the visible. 9. Conducted visits with area superintendents to explore on site delivery of program offerings. Most notable of these was at Raymore-Peculiar. The cohort would include staff from Belton, Harrisonville, and Pleasant Hill in addition to Raymore-Peculiar. 10. An office at the Independence Chamber of Commerce facility was opened in April and the KCI coordinator established a presence there. 11. The KCI coordinator devoted twenty hours per week to the above activities and established a presence at the Lee s Summit facility as well. The coordinator also participated in numerous other education and community activities in Lee s Summit and the Greater Kansas City area.

6 Student Services Coordinator s Report Internal Goals Accomplished 1. Created Website for KC students to enable them to access transfer guides 2. Formed close bonds with academic advisors in College of Education 3. Aligned KCI efforts with Transfer Coordinator and Admissions office efforts 4. Gained faculty buy in by attending department meetings, advisory council meetings, and met regularly with program coordinators to discuss KCI updates 5. Aided in defining relationship with our Summit Center within the KCI 6. Supported recruitment efforts on main campus by attending special recruiting events such as Kauffman Scholars 7. Formed recruitment model plan from redesigning prospective student cards to table display 8. Represented KCI at multiple meetings with UCM s top administrators 9. Designed public relations pieces for advertisements External Goals Accomplished 1. Built relationships with MCC education staff including Barbara Eubanks, Rusty Powlas, and Carrie Pickerel-Brooks 2. Established relationships with key academic advisors at all five MCC campuses 3. Connected with administrators at the MCC district level 4. Located at various MCC campuses 3 days out of the week (with exception to special holidays/events) 5. Gave presentations in approximately 10 education classes at MCC campuses 6. Hosted 6 information nights at various MCC campuses which were attended by a total of 25 prospective students 7. Obtained a list of all AAT students currently attending MCC 8. Contacted 959 AAT students through US mail

7 Student Services Coordinator s Report Recruitment numbers from September 2010 May 15, 2011 (1 academic year): Cards Received Education 129 Non Education 63 Total 192 Anticipated Entry Date Cards Received Applied % Applied Spring % Fall % Fall % Campus Number of Visits Total Cards from Campus Blue River Longview Maple Woods 6 51 (majority from class visits) Penn Valley 12 4 BTC 2 0 Total