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April 21, 2010
Message from Acting President Elnora Tena Webb, Ph. D.Laney Unveils 2010 Educational Master Plan
Dear Friends:
It is with great pride and pleasure that I present to you our 2010 Laney College Educational Master Plan, a roadmap to guide our growth and development in the years ahead.
This document represents the tremendous vision, enthusiasm, and ability of Laney College. The Educational Master Plan was crafted with the full participation of the Laney community, from staff to students, from faculty to the surrounding community. Throughout the eight month planning process it took to produce the plan, I have been consistently humbled by the wisdom and attention to detail with which all involved approached this important task.
Reading this plan, you will soon see that the future of Laney College is bright. Each day, our campus community transforms lives, develops our regional workforce, and helps create healthy conditions for our community. In the years ahead, we will continue in that mission as we work to provide the exceptional academic experience our students deserve. You can look forward to new and expanded facilities, programs that address the changing needs of the economy and community, and expanded opportunities for professional development.
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From the Office of Acting President Elñora Tena Webb
This has been one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, semesters I have ever experienced as an educator.Just this month, hundreds of Laney students and employees spoke out against education budget cuts at rallies held in Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento. In addition to the Spring 2010 cutbacks, Laney is anticipating further reductions of between 3 – 10% next fiscal year. While the College continues to advocate for state/federal educational resources, Laney leaders are working diligently to optimize productivity, expand grant initiatives as well as explore contract education opportunities and fee-based offerings.
