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@tunson4laccd @drgonzalezlaccd @HendersonLACCD
In 2016, LACCD Board of Directors approved construction of the Valley Academic and Cultural Center $11.5 million dollars over budget to be completed in 2018.
https://www.dailynews.com/2016/08/09/la-valley-colleges-new-performing-arts-center-may-be-put-on-hold-as-costs-rise/ https://www.dailynews.com/2016/08/11/la-valley-colleges-785-million-arts-complex-approved-in-dramatic-downtown-vote/
@tunson4laccd @drgonzalezlaccd @HendersonLACCD
In 2016, LACCD Board of Directors approved construction of the Valley Academic and Cultural Center $11.5 million dollars over budget to be completed in 2018.
https://www.dailynews.com/2016/08/09/la-valley-colleges-new-performing-arts-center-may-be-put-on-hold-as-costs-rise/ https://www.dailynews.com/2016/08/11/la-valley-colleges-785-million-arts-complex-approved-in-dramatic-downtown-vote/
2/15 #LAVC #KVCM
By October 5, 2018, VACC was only 40% complete (another report says only 29%), despite claims by Laurie Nalepa, that it would be complete by the end of 2018, while sending responses regarding Media Arts Program viability
By October 5, 2018, VACC was only 40% complete (another report says only 29%), despite claims by Laurie Nalepa, that it would be complete by the end of 2018, while sending responses regarding Media Arts Program viability
3/15 #LAVC #KVCM
Citizens Building Oversight Committee during this period, included LAVC Media Arts Grad Jo Ann Rivas and a member of the Valley Glen Neighborhood Association, then controlled by LAVC Media Arts Grad Richard Rossi. Three seats were vacant.
Citizens Building Oversight Committee during this period, included LAVC Media Arts Grad Jo Ann Rivas and a member of the Valley Glen Neighborhood Association, then controlled by LAVC Media Arts Grad Richard Rossi. Three seats were vacant.
4/15 #LAVC #KVCM
Both Richard Rossi and Jo Ann Rivas were employed in the Community Services Music Department and Media Arts Department.
Both Richard Rossi and Jo Ann Rivas were employed in the Community Services Music Department and Media Arts Department.
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According to the Report the Building Oversight Committee received, a project that should have been 90% completed in 2018, was only 29% complete at the time of the meeting (another report claims 40%).
Further the new completion date was set as January 2020.
According to the Report the Building Oversight Committee received, a project that should have been 90% completed in 2018, was only 29% complete at the time of the meeting (another report claims 40%).
Further the new completion date was set as January 2020.
6/15 #LAVC #KVCM
As of the last pre-Covid 19 update, VACC physical construction is only 50% complete.
In March 2020, Dept Chair Eric Swelstad revealed that the contractor was putting in claims for MORE funds and that there were multiple issues in arbitration.
As of the last pre-Covid 19 update, VACC physical construction is only 50% complete.
In March 2020, Dept Chair Eric Swelstad revealed that the contractor was putting in claims for MORE funds and that there were multiple issues in arbitration.
7/15 #LAVC #KVCM
In 2016, all individuals addressing the Board of Trustees in support of the VACC Construction approval, were employees or students in the MediaArts/Cinema Programs.
No individual from Theater, Broadcasting, Music, Photography addressed the board.
In 2016, all individuals addressing the Board of Trustees in support of the VACC Construction approval, were employees or students in the MediaArts/Cinema Programs.
No individual from Theater, Broadcasting, Music, Photography addressed the board.
8/15 #LAVC #KVCM
In 2014 and again in 2018, LAVC's Photography Program underwent viability study due to multiple triggers including low retention rates, low success rates, low average cap size . . .
In 2014 and again in 2018, LAVC's Photography Program underwent viability study due to multiple triggers including low retention rates, low success rates, low average cap size . . .
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In 2014 (two years before the Board Approved) Commercial Music also was forced to undergo a program viability review due to multiple triggers.
In 2014 (two years before the Board Approved) Commercial Music also was forced to undergo a program viability review due to multiple triggers.
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In 2016, only a few months before the LACCD Board of Trustees vote, the Broadcasting Program petitioned the college to separate from the Media Arts Dept and rejoin Communications to better serve students. This was ultimately blocked.
In 2016, only a few months before the LACCD Board of Trustees vote, the Broadcasting Program petitioned the college to separate from the Media Arts Dept and rejoin Communications to better serve students. This was ultimately blocked.
11/15 #LAVC #KVCM
The Photography Department Viability study revealed questions regarding the need for a multi-million dollar complex considering it's performance.
There were 17 Media Arts AA Degrees awarded 2016 - 2017 School year (none in Cinema).
https://www.lavc.edu/Committees-Workgroups/pepc/library/Photography-2018-Viability-Report-Revised-110718.pdf
The Photography Department Viability study revealed questions regarding the need for a multi-million dollar complex considering it's performance.
There were 17 Media Arts AA Degrees awarded 2016 - 2017 School year (none in Cinema).
https://www.lavc.edu/Committees-Workgroups/pepc/library/Photography-2018-Viability-Report-Revised-110718.pdf
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Enrollment data showed that all LAVC Media Arts classes on average perform below LAVC class enrollment standards.
Enrollment data showed that all LAVC Media Arts classes on average perform below LAVC class enrollment standards.
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In June 2020, LA Valley Star (LAVC student newspaper) revealed that the way they were able to extend time for project completion due to Covid-19 outbreak was due to the Capstone class only having 10 students in it.
In June 2020, LA Valley Star (LAVC student newspaper) revealed that the way they were able to extend time for project completion due to Covid-19 outbreak was due to the Capstone class only having 10 students in it.
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Further a great deal of enrollment and student success was heavily dependent on a Grant from the State that college had operated for several years under Dan Watanabe's direction.
After several years of supposed success, the Grant's renewal was denied in 2018.
Further a great deal of enrollment and student success was heavily dependent on a Grant from the State that college had operated for several years under Dan Watanabe's direction.
After several years of supposed success, the Grant's renewal was denied in 2018.
15/15 #LAVC
Valley College Academic Center construction was approved $11.5 million over budget when multiple programs were bordering on non-viability and has now failed to two deadlines for completion.
@Susan_Shelley
@cerritosnews
@andra_hoffman
@davidvela75
@mikeinla7
Valley College Academic Center construction was approved $11.5 million over budget when multiple programs were bordering on non-viability and has now failed to two deadlines for completion.
@Susan_Shelley
@cerritosnews
@andra_hoffman
@davidvela75
@mikeinla7
