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SEDONA CENTER OPEN HOUSE SET FOR TUESDAY, SEPT. 12, 3:45 P.M

By R. Oliphant
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Celebrating the saving and remodeling of Sedona Center

Yavapai College has extended an invitation to members of the public to attend a special event at the College’s Sedona Center located at 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona.  The College describes the event  as the “re-launch” of the school’s Culinary Arts program. It will be held Tuesday, September 12 starting at 3:45 p.m.

Verde Valley Advocates who work tirelessly for improving post-secondary education will celebrate the saving of the Center and installation of significant learning opportunity programs for the Verde Valley.

Recall a majority of the College District Governing Board was happy to close down and sell the Center as a part of the ten-year Master Plan, which was adopted by the District Governing Board in a 4-1 vote (Oliphant dissenting) in December, 2013 .  However, vigorous advocacy by residents of Sedona and the Verde Valley plus strong vocal support opposing the closing of the Center from the former and present Sedona mayor and City Council were instrumental in bringing to a halt the closing and sale.

Advocacy also was necessary in order to persuade the College to renovate and construct the facilities for a culinary program. It came from many quarters including the now shuttered Verde Valley Board Advisory Committee, former Verde Valley representative Al Filardo, and  Verde Valley District #2 representative Deb McCasland.

For those who question whether the College was contemplating possibly selling the Sedona Center, the Blog has included below the development chart presented to the Governing Board and approved 4-1.   The red arrow points to the statement reading, “Sell Existing Sedona Center.”    Also note that there were no funds allocated to the Sedona Center in the chart for renovation of any kind as a part of the College’s ten-year-plan for County Community College development.  However, the chart shows an estimated $44 million allocated to various West County projects during this phase of development.

Verde Valley Campus Executive Dean Dr. James Perey will make opening remarks, after which he will introduce special guest speakers, including Yavapai College District Governing Board member Dr. Connie Harris, Sedona Mayor Sandy Moriarty, and Yavapai College President Dr. Penny Wills, who will all speak about the occasion.

To read the College press release regarding this event, please click here. 

Categories : Sedona Campus

REMINDER: SEDONA CENTER OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR JULY 26

By R. Oliphant
Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

 Newly renovated Center open to public  from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 26

The public is invited to what the College describes as a “Sedona Center Program Preview Day from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 26.”  The College will provide a tour of the facility for visitors. 

The Sedona Center is located at 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona, Arizona.  For information about the Center and the July 26 event, please click here. https://www.yc.edu/articles/Sedona-Center-Transformation/6399

 

Categories : Sedona Campus

COLLEGE PUTS SEDONA CENTER EXPANSION INTO MASTER PLAN

By R. Oliphant
Friday, July 14th, 2017

Sedona officials and Verde Valley citizens forced College to retract original decision to potentially sell the Center; it is now a “key component” of “master plan”

Per an article appearing in the Verde independent on July 11, 2017, which was apparently provided by the Community College public relations department, the College claims “The Sedona Center expansion is a key component of the college’s master plan.”  Click here to read the article in the Verde Independent.

The article also says that the Sedona Center “addresses the growing demand for graduates with culinary and hospitality skills. Sedona and its Verde Valley neighbors attract millions of tourists annually who are lured by the unique scenery, myriad cultural attractions and a flourishing wine industry.”

What a change from December, 2013 when the Governing Board approved potentially selling the Sedona Center and pocketing the money to build a huge allied health facility in Prescott Valley. Both the plan to sell the Center and the plan to build a huge allied health facility collapsed.

You may click here to read the March 2016 Master Plan update.

Categories : Master documents, Sedona Campus

CULINARY COURSES ALREADY FULL AT SEDONA CENTER

By R. Oliphant
Friday, July 14th, 2017

Hotel management and hospitality and restaurant management and hospitality still looking for students

Per a story written by Zachary Jernigan in the Sedona red Rock news, Wednesday, July 12, 2017  the culinary courses that are being offered at the Sedona Center are already full. This is five weeks before the semester begins. However, the hotel management and hospitality course and restaurant management and hospitality course are still looking for students to sign up.

You may read the entire story in the Red Rock news by clicking here.

 

Categories : Culinary Arts, Sedona Campus

SEDONA CENTER OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR JULY 26

By R. Oliphant
Saturday, July 1st, 2017

Newly renovated Center open to public  from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 26

The public is invited to what the College describes as a “Sedona Center Program Preview Day from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 26.”  The College will provide a tour of the facility for visitors. 

The Sedona Center is located at 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona, Arizona.  For information about the Center and the July 26 event, please click here. https://www.yc.edu/articles/Sedona-Center-Transformation/6399

For more information and a schedule of classes, visit the college’s website at yc.edu. Updated information about the culinary arts and hospitality programs is available by contacting barb.waak@yc.edu. Call 928-634-6560. For class registration, visit yc.edu/register, or contact the Yavapai Community College  Answer Center, answercenter@yc.edu, 928-634-6520.

Categories : Construction, Sedona Campus

COLLEGE DECEMBER 2013 PLAN TO CLOSE THREE CENTERS FLOPS

By R. Oliphant
Friday, June 30th, 2017

Sedona Center alive and well thanks to effective advocacy and political opposition to closing

Commentary

Recall that in December 2013 the College and a majority on the District Governing Board agreed to sell the Sedona Center and the Chino Valley Center, while also selling and then  rebuilding the Prescott Valley Center at a cost estimated around $50 million.  Furthermore, recall that the December 2013 ten-year-plan allocated more than 95% of $103.5 million to specific West County development. There was not a penny for Sedona Center development.

At best, the development plan suggested that the College lease 10,000 square feet sometime in the future for a Sedona facility. (The College killed off the nationally recognized film school in Sedona no doubt in preparation for the possible sale and also closed down virtually all for-credit courses.)

To many, the College plan was  to restrict development of almost all Community College live classes and all other live activity to the West side of the County. Specifically,  in the Prescott/Prescott Valley area.

The College administration misjudged the Verde Valley. When word came of the closing and selling of the Sedona Center, there was an outpouring of opposition to the plan.  The administration may have  also misjudged Sedona’s former and present mayor and Sedona’s City Council. While they were extremely polite in their response to the contemplated closing and selling of the Sedona Center, they were forceful and  unanimous in vocal opposition to the decision.  

Another part of the plan, intended for Prescott Valley, also fell through. Apparently, the administration failed to foresee the possibility of Northern Arizona University (NAU) backing away from the plan for a major health complex in Prescott Valley. NAU’s reluctance surfaced   after it hired a new President. It wasn’t long after that when the College announced it was scuttling plans for the $50 million plus development in Prescott Valley and reducing future expenditures to around $18 million.

The College administration has also backpedaled on its decision to close the Chino Valley Center.  It has given Chino Valley a reprieve of several years to increase enrollment.

The overall result of not selling the centers  is to begin returning the Community College to one that serves all the citizens of the County. While there is a long way to go, the trend to locate virtually all live classes and activities in Prescott/Prescott Valley has at least been slowed. 

Below is a copy of a portion of the original December 2013 plan as approved by a majority of the District Governing Board. It shows their intention to sell the three centers.  The Blog couldn’t resist reminding readers of the plan as the College prepares for an open house at the newly renovated Sedona Center.

                               THE ORIGINAL PLAN BELOW AS DRAFTED BY THE COLLEGE

 

 

Categories : Sedona Campus, Ten year plan

SEDONA CENTER CONSTRUCTION MOVING AHEAD

By R. Oliphant
Thursday, June 29th, 2017

Work anticipated to be complete by the fall semester

The Interior work on the west wing Sedona Center is moving ahead on schedule. Equipment is being installed in the culinary and pastry kitchens. The walk-in  coolers and freezers are being installed in basement level store room.

The following are a few of the photos shown to the District Governing Board in its Agenda at its June 13, 2017 meeting that depict the renovation of the Sedona Center. Project substantial completion is scheduled for July 1. You may view additional photos of the project in the June 2017 agenda by clicking here.

 

Categories : Construction, Sedona Campus

DEAN PEREY REPORTS ON PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN THE VERDE VALLEY

By R. Oliphant
Monday, May 15th, 2017

Sedona renovation, College for Kids, CTEC and new concurrent courses moving forward

Verde Valley Executive Dean James Perey reported on the progress of various projects in the Verde Valley at the May 9, 2017 board meeting. According to Dr. Perey, the following is a list of new programs and projects underway.

  • The $5.4 million renovation at the Sedona Center will be completed by the end of July, 2017.
  • A new “sprung floor” to be paid by Yavapai Community College will be installed at the Performing Arts Center at the Red Rock high school. The seven-day project is expected to be completed by the fall semester. The College and the high school will begin a cooperative performing arts program this fall.
  • The “College for Kids” summer program attracted 485 students in 2016. This year Dean Perey expects an even larger attendance. He attributes the success of the program to cooperation between Yavapai Community College and the local school districts in the Verde Valley.
  • The final acre of the vineyard on the Verde Campus was planted the end of April. This brings the total acreage to about 13.5.
  • The culinary program at the Sedona Center will begin this fall with morning classes open to all high school and Community College students.
  • A new medical assistance program for high school and Community College students will begin on the Verde Campus this fall. 
  • Dr. Perey anticipates an intergovernmental agreement between the career and technical education district in the Verde Valley and Yavapai Community College to be executed at the June, 2017 Governing Board meeting.

Dr. Perey’s six minute report to the Governing Board follows.

Categories : Construction, Sedona Campus, Verde Campus

COLLEGE AGREES TO INVEST IN THE SEDONA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

By R. Oliphant
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Agreement includes allowing College to hold classes at the Center

The District Governing Board approved an intergovernmental agreement between the College and the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District at its April meeting that allows the College to hold credit and non-credit and community programming and classes at the Performing Arts Center. 

The College agreed to invest an amount of money in the Center to improve the stage and surroundings. The total amount of money to be invested was not contained in the agreement. However, it is thought to be in the $50,000 range.

The District will allow the College access at no charge to facilities/classrooms in return for the investment. It is anticipated that the College will create dual enrollment courses in the performing arts in conjunction with Red Rock high school .

Categories : Construction, Sedona Campus

COLLEGE REPORTS ON THE SEDONA CONSTRUCTION AT MAY MEETING

By R. Oliphant
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Scheduled for completion by July

The Yavapai Community College administration reported to the District Governing Board at the May 9, 2017 meeting that the Sedona Center renovation was moving ahead and on schedule. The interior work at the Center includes installation of flooring in the pastry kitchen and culinary area. According to the report, kitchen equipment will be installed in the Center the week of May 22.

Some of the photos of the work in progress were provided in the agenda and a few of them appear below. It is anticipated that the project will be substantially completed by July 1.

The full agenda can be accessed by clicking here.

Categories : Construction, Sedona Campus
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