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Santa Clara, Santa Cruz County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Frank Jewett

Candidate for
Trustee; West Valley-Mission Community College District; Trustee Area 3

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Frank Jewett is seeking re-election to the West Valley/Mission Community College District to continue the work and contributions of his first 4 years term. Because of Frank's positive contributions to the District, his fellow trustees honored him by electing him Vice President of the Board of Trustees.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND AFFILIATIONS

  • Vice President/Trustee-West Valley/Mission Community College District
  • West Valley/Mission CCD Advancement Foundation-Board Member
  • Board of Directors-INNVISION 1996-Present
    Premier Homeless shelter provider and agency focused on rebuilding lives of families in Santa Clara, San Mateo Counties
  • Board of Directors-Silicon Valley Economic Development Corporation
  • Executive Producer and Co-Host - ISSUES TODAY
    Award winning weekly community television forum
  • United States Naval Reserve
  • Board of Directors/Instructor - Junior Achievement of Santa Clara County
  • Board of Directors - Campfire Boys and Girls of Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Counties
  • Board of Directors - San Jose Medical Center Charitable Foundation
  • Commissioner/Civic Improvement Commission-City of Campbell

BA Economics-San Jose State University-Small Business and Non-Profit Consultant

Frank's vision and objectives for WVMCCD include the following:

LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

  • Partnerships between students, faculty and administration of the District to achieve mutual objectives, higher standards and "Best Practices" relative to the mission of the District and the Colleges
  • Expand and improve strategic partnerships between the District and the leading business enterprises in Silicon Valley. Corporate sponsorship for District programs and facilities
  • Create an Incubator to support start up companies in technology related ventures, with a potential significant Return on Investment to the District from equity participation

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
  • Quality education, recognized as equal to or better than any Community College in the nation
  • Promote managed growth and educational initiatives while providing competitive compensation and job satisfaction for the faculty, staff and administration of the District
  • Increase the transfer rate to private, UC & CSU campuses

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
  • Active involvement in passage of the pending bond Measure H for Colleges facilities improvement
  • Establish long term financial plan for District that stipulates prudent fiscal management
  • Serve as a leader for the efficient use and allocation of limited educational dollars

"Help me ensure that our Community College system serves our youth and the citizens of our diverse culture with the highest quality education."

VOTE for FRANK JEWETT on November 2nd

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

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