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Treasurer-Tax Collector and Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board broaden the scope of efforts in support of pursuing a satellite, branch, or extension university campus to include other colleges and universities, in addition to the University of California, Davis. (Est. Time: 10 Min.)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
On March 10, 2015, the Board of Supervisors gave conceptual approval for the pursuit of a University of California, Davis satellite or branch campus in El Dorado County (Legistar File 15-0219, Agenda item 18). The Treasurer-Tax Collector has been coordinating this effort with assistance from a group of volunteer community members and input from the Economic Development Manager. Subsequent to the Board’s action in March, the group became aware that other colleges and universities may have an interest in establishing a presence in this region. The Treasurer-Tax Collector and the Chief Administrative Office seek Board approval to broaden the scope of the pursuit to include branch and satellite campuses from accredited colleges and universities across the United States.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
A university or college campus in El Dorado County would most likely create significant economic growth and job opportunities. Further, a local four-year or six-year university would likely help to reduce the number of young residents leaving the county for educational and economic opportunities elsewhere.
Attached to this item are two reports, one identifying strategic planning efforts of the Fabulous 50 Marketing Council, and another demonstrating the economic contribution of the University of California’s economic contribution to the State of California. Dr. Robert Fountain, renowned economist at Sacramento State University, published a study, Development Potential for the Highway 50 Corridor in the Sacramento Region, December 2004. A summary of that study is included as Attachment 3A to this item. In his study, Dr. ...
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