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Transcript of Mobile Go Centers
Mobile Go CentersMobile Go Centers
Midland Independent School District
&
Midland College
December 6, 2007
Mobile Go Center Agenda
College For All Texans
Campaign
ACC’s Mobile Go Centers
MGC Uses
Preparing to Launch
Specialist, Driver
Reservation Procedures
Procedures Manual
MGC Assistance
COLLEGE FOR ALL TEXANS CAMPAIGN
College for All Texans CampaignCollege for All Texans Campaign
Created by the Texas Legislature
Encourages individuals to attend/graduate college
Brings college information directly into communities
Support for Mobile Go CentersSupport 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 #1ACC’s Mobile Go Center #1
Trailer Length, 34 Feet Air-Conditioned
Equipped with: 14 Computers Printers Scanner Copier Satellite Internet
Truck Specifications
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
GVW Rating – 11,400 pounds
Allison 6-speed automatic transmission
Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo
380 Horsepower
Price: $32,000
Austin Community College Owns
Mobile Go Center #1 FundingMobile Go Center #1 Funding
Provided by: AMD AT&T College for All Texans Foundation
Funded to 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 #2ACC’s Mobile Go Center #2
Trailer Length, 42 Feet Air-Conditioned Goose-Neck Trailer
Equipped with: 16 Computers Printers Scanner Copier Satellite Internet
Mobile Go Center #2 Improvements
Battery/Generator stored in cabinets over hitch for additional security
Mobile Go Center #2 Improvements
Handicap lift/elevator is stronger and has additional safety features
Grates are stronger and retractable for each entrance
Truck Specifications
2007 Chevrolet
1 Ton Crewcab Dooley
Dual Rear Wheels
Allison Automatic Drive
Heavy Duty Diesel Power
Gooseneck Hitch not
installed by dealer
Cost: $40,980
Austin Community College
Owns
Mobile Go Center #2 FundingMobile Go Center #2 Funding
Provided by: Texas Pioneer Foundation College for All Texans Foundation
Funded to Austin Community College Received in November 2007 Austin Community College owns MGC #2
Cost: $84,449
MOBILE GO CENTERUSES
ACC’s Mobile Go CentersACC’s Mobile Go Centers
Provides college information: Texas postsecondary
education Austin Community
College District
Staffed by ACC student services personnel
ACC’s Mobile Go CentersACC’s Mobile Go Centers Virtual one-stop,
college-information facility
Visits: Festivals Sports Events Supermarkets Shopping Malls Schools Other
Assists students: College Admissions Financial Aid
ACC’s Mobile Go CentersACC’s Mobile Go Centers
Enables ACC to reach individuals where they live, work, and/or attend school
Supports College Connection program activities
Assists in expanding ACC’s outreach efforts
Mobile Go Center #1Usage Statistics
In operation since November 2006
102 scheduled requests from November 2006 to October 2007
3,728 participants through October 2007
68 requests already scheduled between November 2007 and May 2008
MOBILE GOCENTER – PREPARINGTO LAUNCH
Preparing to Launch a MGC
Secure Funding Place orders or purchase
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
Place orders or purchase (cont’d) 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
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
Title: Specialist, Recruiting/Advising – Mobile Go Center Driver
Reports To: Director, Community Outreach
Job Purpose: Responsible for
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.
Educational institution programs and functions.
Public relations, sales, recruitment, and other related activities.
Driving and towing safety rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Skill in: Maintaining a varying work schedule, including some
evenings and weekends.
Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow through.
Interacting with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications
Skill in: Following safe driving and towing practices and procedures.
Maintaining accurate travel and vehicle maintenance and repair logs.
Effectively presenting information to individuals and groups.
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.
Connecting truck and trailer, driving and towing, and disconnecting trailer, and trailer set-up.
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.
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 CenterReservation Procedures
ACC’s Mobile Go Centers’ WebsiteACC’s Mobile Go Centers’ Website
Reservation Process
Request is made through website at www.austincc.edu/go
Once submitted, reservation confirmation is made by phone If not available, alternate dates are suggested
Reservation is logged into online calendar available for public viewing
Mobile Go CenterProcedures Manual Information
Driver Daily Vehicle Inspections
Use Driver’s Inspection Report (JJ Keller 652-FS-F3)
Must be completed per Federal and State law
Review completed report from previous trip to see if any noted repairs have been made
Note new deficiencies
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
Inspect annually both the trailer and truck in a qualifying shop
Retain maintenance records for one year
DOT Controlled Substance and Alcohol Program
Drug screening must be performed prior to driving the MGC and will be subject to random testing throughout employment
Testing required after any collision involving more than $500 in repairs
Supervisor must be informed of any prescribed medication prior to next scheduled trip
Driving Performance
Avoid fatigue with regular breaks
Observe speed limits – unsafe driving is reported to college
Cell phones are not to be used while driving
Each driver will complete an Annual Certification of Violations
Mobile Go CenterWe Couldn’t Have Done It Without Them…
These Are he Great Groups That Helped Make the MGCs Possible
Advanced Micro Devices
AT&T
College for All Texans Foundation
Magnum Trailers
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Pioneer Foundation
Texas State Technical College
Wells Cargo
Fred MarkhamPresidentTexas Pioneer Foundation 215 West San Antonio Street, Suite 2001San Marcos, TX [email protected] 512-396-2164
Contact
Don Brown, Ph.D.Executive DirectorCollege for All Texans Foundation1200 East Anderson LaneAustin, TX [email protected]
Contact
For a copy of this presentation:
www.austincc.edu/isd/midland/120607Presentation.ppt