Attendance: Abdel Remani-Student,Chico State; James Bennett-SunGard; Annie Rafferty-Buttel College; Martha Wescoat-Andes;Ken Naas-Chico State; Tim Calhoon-Butte College; Bob Linscheid-CEPCO; Mike Ward-College of Engineering: Pam Montana-Intel; Moaty Fayek-Department of Computer Science; Robert Reynolds-Network Innovation; Jay Dunlap-Landacorp; Brad Ledford-Landacorp; Sam Roach-Improvement Direct
I. Call to Order--- Bob Linscheid
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 am
II. Progress Reports:
A. Delivery of asp.net course
Annie Rafferty reported that the Butte College course has 24 students attending. The group was rather interested in the profile of the students and would appreciate the opportunity to meet the students. Moaty Fayek reported that the Instructor for the course was the same as the 2.0 course taught at Chico State
B. Career Pathways-
Annie Rafferty reported that Butte College was in the process of writing a renewal grant on the issue of career pathways for K-12 to Community College to University. Bob, Ken and Linda Zorn will work on the project and involve some of the tech companies. Ken Naas reported that he has seen some disconnects and he would like to assist. Grant is due in December.
Bob mentioned that if we could use this to coordinate curriculum than this could be a major benefit to the region.
C. Job Fairs Ken Naas
1. September 18, 24- recap
Ken Naas reported that since the committee met in September that there were two job fairs. One for College of Engineering and one for all majors. CEPCO participated in both on behalf of the Come Home Campaign and it was Bob’s opinion that the Tech job fair had limited computer science students. Major interested with civil engineering students and graduates.
Some members discussed the idea of a virtual job fair. The idea had interest in the group. Members also expressed confusion over which fair to participate in. Ken Naas agreed to help get a schedule put together so that firms could understand.
Several members expressed strong support for continuing the effort that was conducted on February 19 coordinated by Kenny Spade. There was a significant number of students in computer science participating. Five firms locally made power point presentations and student got the opportunity to ask questions and talk to the firms after. The decision was made to organize a similar program this coming February at Chico State.
D. Internship Fairs
1. Wednesday November 5, 2008
Ken reminded everyone about the November 5th Internship fair. Come Home to Chico campaign will have a table and firms that are unable to participate with a table can be present. Ken will send information out to everyone.
III. Tech Company Issues-- Bob Linscheid
A. Company Reports on Talent Needs
a. Landacorp- Jay Dunlap reported that Landacorp did not have a present need but would be looking for employees soon.
b. SunGard- James reported that 10 positions are open and looking for attitude.
c. Improvement Direct- Sam reported that I.D. is always looking for good people.
d. Network Innovation- Robert reported looking for tech people for hardware.
B. Student Perspective- Abdel provided several minutes of student perspective. Students are very interested in staying local. He is willing to help get connected but encourage user group participation and student events. Bob encourage Abdel to continue coming to the meetings and that student perspective is appreciated.
IV. Education Issues-- Chico State/ Butte College
A. Computer Science Alumni Reunion--- Moaty Fayek
Moaty provided additional information about the Computer Science department reunion and was having a number of former students make contact with the University expressing interest.
Pam Montana offer to help with Chico State alumni who work for Intel.
V. Next Meeting- To be scheduled
Friday, October 10, 2008
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