Improve student outcomes &
get the most out of your budget.

Higher Ed Consulting for Community College Administrators

Five yellow stars

“The referrals to the program and the high success rate of the students
are because of Dr. Trasks’s ability to empower, engage, and instruct people.”

— Dr. Nicole Cochran,  Director, McNair Scholars, CSU Stanislaus

  • Partner with local employers

  • Develop a thriving workforce

  • Find sustainable growth

Community college administration
can feel like an uphill battle.

Budget Constraints

The perpetual battle for funding affects every decision you make. Budget cuts impact your ability to support students.

Partnerships

You wish we could foster more meaningful partnerships with local employers that will hire your students.

Workforce Needs

You want your graduates to succeed in the workforce, but it’s a constant challenge to ensure your programs prepare them.

Not Enough Time

You’re always balancing administrative duties, student needs, and implementing effective changes.

It’s time to revitalize your community college.

MAXIMIZE EVERY DOLLAR
Navigate budget constraints without compromising quality.

EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS
Create support structures that boost retention and success.

STAY AHEAD IN THE INDUSTRY
Revamp your programs. Align them with today's job market to make your graduates stand out.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Local Expertise,

Dr. Vickie Trask-Mulvaney, the higher ed consultant, smiling at the camera

I’m Dr. Vickie Trask-Mulvaney — a higher ed consultant for California community colleges. I’ve spent 39 years in California higher ed and K-12, doing the same jobs that you are doing now. I’ve been the dean of a college, a director, a faculty member, an educator, a curriculum developer, and a trainer.

I understand the tug-of-war with budgets, student needs, and industry demands. Over my four decades in education, I’ve learned how to make a community college run like a well-oiled machine. As a solo consultant, my solutions are more targeted and more affordable than corporate one-size-fits-all solutions.

My clients don't just see results—they feel exhilarated by their strategic plan. I help them foster successful partnerships, develop a thriving workforce, and pave the way for sustainable growth.

What’s Next?

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FREE GAP ANALYSIS
We meet on Zoom to dive into your institution’s unique challenges.

CUSTOM PROPOSAL
I craft a feasible roadmap to success and help you implement it.

Client Wins

  • "Our board now has a direction"

    “Our board lacked focus and direction prior to contacting Vickie. She quickly assessed the needs of the board and helped build a strategic plan for our future.

    Our board now has a direction with implantable goals to help us achieve our overall objective.

    If you or your organization have become static or lack focus, call or email Vickie. Her ability to work with boards and get each member to be an active participant has moved our organization forward and now members enjoy knowing their input makes a difference!”

    — Kory J. Billings

    Chief Executive Officer
    Bloss Memorial Healthcare District

  • "Our team now has the confidence and foresight on how to develop successful partnerships."

    "Reaching out to Vickie provided the direction my team needed in understanding how to implement workforce development trainings and build customized classes that would meet the needs of businesses and organizations within our community.

    We did not have the experience or knowledge in how to approach or price such classes and she guided us through the process from beginning to end. Our team now has the confidence and foresight on how to develop successful partnerships.

    If you have any questions or need guidance with workforce development, contact Vickie. She is ready to help (big or small) and will guide you in the right direction."

    — Higher Education Administrator

  • "The best decision you can make"

    It is a rare experience to work with someone who is able to galvanize individuals to meet and exceed expectations.

    This includes being personally motivated to function with a high degree of excellence in order to match the group energy dynamic required for our project to succeed.

    Vickie has had a direct impact on inspiring this level of commitment from everyone involved.

    When faced with an ever-increasing workload at a demanding job where clients and creativity are required to be taken care of fully, Vickie’s contributions have helped get the best work out of my team. There is a degree of motivation required to perform at a high level, and she has shown us we are capable of delivering far more and much faster than we would have otherwise been able to do without her leadership.

    Including Vickie in your circle of professionals will be the best decision you can make and will help you amplify any project's success.

    — Paul Zagaris

    VideoVets
    Vice President

  • "Our community connections have been enriched"

    “I had a new administrator who never worked in the workforce development space. Knowing Dr. Mulvaney-Trask's skills in this area, I knew she would be an excellent mentor and trainer.

    [After working with Dr. Trask-Mulvaney], there has been programmatic growth and development, and there has been growth in the dean's administrative skills. Our community connections have been enriched, and AVC is able to offer meaningful programming in spaces we were not yet serving.

    There is a deeper awareness of how we can serve in non-traditional ways to meet community needs. The institution is poised to grow an entire area that was unserved prior to our engagement with Make the Connection.

    Contact Vickie, make sure you have an idea of where you want to go, and let her do her wonderful work!

    — Jennifer Zellet, Ph.D.

    Superintendent/President
    Antelope Valley Community College District

  • "The coaching and training helped to build my confidence"

    Antelope Valley College reached out to Make the Connection to rebuild and invigorate its Extended Learning and Workforce Development programs to better meet the needs of the Antelope Valley region.

    Over the past 6 months, Make the Connection has provided the essential scaffolding and guidance to build sustainable programs. In particular, the in-person training, focus groups, and one-one coaching are instrumental in working towards successful outcomes.

    During my coaching sessions and training, I began to catch the vision and potential of the good that impactful workforce development programs can have on the lives of our community members.

    The coaching and training helped to build my confidence in the development, management, growth, and success of workforce development programs.

    Reach out to Make the Connection if you want to develop or re-invigorate your workforce development programs that will impact your community in positive ways and build the lives of your employees or students.

    — Van H. Rider, MLS, MA

    Dean of Workforce Development and Community Engagement
    Antelope Valley College