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Portland Community College Zone 7

Special districts in Oregon are formed to govern specific resources. Examples are people’s utility districts, library districts, sewer districts, irrigation districts, ports and cemetery districts. Some districts get revenue only from taxes. Others, such as water districts, get revenue from ratepayers. Others may combine the two sources. Each district is governed by a board of directors which is responsible for the operation of the district and its financial accountability. ( https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/198.010 )Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter in the district. Employees of the district are not eligible. ORS 341.326(2), 341.275(2)Salary: A member of the governing body of a district may receive an amount not to exceed $50 for each day or portion thereof as compensation for services performed as a member of the governing body. Such compensation shall not be deemed lucrative. The governing body may provide for reimbursement of a member for actual and reasonable traveling and other expenses necessarily incurred by a member in performing official duties. [1971 c.403 §2; 1983 c.327 §2; 1983 c.740 §53a; 1989 c.517 §1; 1995 c.79 §74]In Event of Vacancy: Except as otherwise provided by law, a vacancy in an elected office in the membership of the governing body of a district shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the governing body. If a majority of the membership of the governing body is vacant or if a majority cannot agree, the vacancies shall be filled promptly by the county court of the county in which the administrative office of the district is located. [ORS 198.320]

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  • Reiko Mia Williams
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    Kristi Wilson
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Community college enrollment fluctuates widely due to economic and other factors, requiring fluctuations in the pool of adjunct professors. How will you work with faculty unions and college administration to assure educational excellence is not impacted by changes in enrollment?

What initiatives would you take or support to improve graduation and transfer rates for low-income students and students of color?

A 2019 Hope Center Survey of approximately 8,100 Oregon community college students indicated a significant number of students experienced basic needs insecurity (41% were food insecure, 52% housing insecure, 20% homeless). What steps can community colleges take to help these students achieve their educational goals in the face of such challenges?

Las inscripciones en los colegios comunitarios fluctúan ampliamente por factores económicos y de otra índole, los cuales requieren también cambios en el grupo del profesorado adjunto. ¿Cómo trabajará usted con los sindicatos de docentes y con la administración de estos colegios para garantizar que la excelencia educativa no se vea afectada por los cambios en las inscripciones?

¿Qué iniciativas tomaría o apoyaría usted para mejorar los índices de graduación y transferencia para estudiantes de bajos ingresos y estudiantes de color?

Una encuesta del Centro Hope 2019 Hope Center Survey con aproximadamente 8100 estudiantes de colegios comunitarios de Oregón indicó que una gran cantidad de estudiantes sufrió inseguridad de sus necesidades básicas (41% de inseguridad en la alimentación, 52% de inseguridad en la vivienda, y 20% de indigencia). ¿Qué pueden hacer los colegios comunitarios para ayudar a este sector estudiantil a alcanzar sus objetivos educativos frente a tales dificultades?

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Campaign Phone (public) (503) 430-4349
Campaign Address 338 NE Lauren Ct
Hillsboro, OREGON 97124
Web Site (leave blank if not applicable) http://electkristiwilson.com
Town Where You Live Hillsboro
Your Experience/Qualificatons Government Experience: 21 years in municipal government Occupation: Workforce Development Manager, City of Hillsboro Economic Development Occupational Background: Parks Maintenance; Water Resources Technician; Volunteer Coordinator, Youth Development Analyst Educational Background: A.S., Portland Community College; Portland State University, B.A., Psychology Community Service: Hillsboro School District Volunteer, Girl Scout Leader, Hillsboro Soccer Club Volunteer, Former HomePlate Board Member
LWV Interview Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqk9ysYkFlg&list=PLTj47qOhpKn20_PzD9TTssZ1iIdwYrKF2&index=1
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/kristi4pcc
County Washington
Term 2021-2023
I am proud to be endorsed by PCC Federation of Faculty & Academic Professionals and PCC Federation of Classified Staff. I spend a lot of time working with academic professionals and have seen the impact of COVID-19 on their careers. A strong workforce is critical and will cultivate a positive culture and improve the quality of education. Whether it be access to affordable healthcare, alternative work schedules, childcare support or other resources to help with employee retention, it is critical that community colleges think innovatively about how to strengthen these resources, especially during a pandemic. Although the pandemic has greatly impacted enrollment, community colleges need to prepare for an increase as we move into economic recovery. This includes creating linguistically and culturally relevant recruitment strategies to increase enrollment while simultaneously removing barriers to access for traditionally underserved or underrepresented students.
Portland Community Colleges has a strong strategic plan and supportive initiatives in place to improve graduation and transfer rates for low-income students and students of color. I would support initiatives that provide more personal support for these students, more advising, and cleaner pathways to a degree or certificate. In my current role, I work with educational partners - including PCC, to develop shorter certificate programs and on-ramps to careers that can be completed in shorter time frames, and by design, they are stackable, meaning students can build on them for additional training and have a clear pathway to a livable wage career. Additionally, I would support building partnerships with culturally specific community organizations to help provide support services to students to address unmet needs and improve graduation and transfer rates for low-income students and students of color.
It is important community colleges have legislation and resources to help provide supportive housing and wrap around services, which so many students need. Community colleges, like PCC, must look at the economic and social circumstances that face students who are going through their institution (especially for those who may be struggling to finish) and ensure that there are interventions in place to help them succeed. These interventions must look like ease of transportation, financial support for basic necessities like food, housing, and childcare, as well as workforce and career coaching and academic support. As a board member, I would support PCC initiatives such as Pathways to Opportunity, which includes staffing and resources for benefit navigators on college campuses to help students access benefits for childcare, food, and housing. This creates a culture that provides quality education, with a safety net that many students needs to achieve their educational goals.
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