July 14, 2006

Jayseetha Bhargavan named Associate Director for the Institute for Business
Performance at San José/Evergreen Community College District

The San José/Evergreen Community College District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayaseetha (Jessie) Bhargavan to the position of Associate Director for the Institute for Business Performance in San José.

“Jessie is extremely qualified for this important position,” said Carol Coen, Executive Director of the Institute for Business Performance. “Her comprehensive experience in human resources technology (and) training and organization development is a very sought-after skill in today’s business training, and the hands-on knowledge she has acquired through her own career will serve our current employees and future students well.”

The owner of local performance consulting company, Bhargavan & Associates, Bhargavan has worked alongside senior executives in relating business goals to human resource strategies within notable companies in software, manufacturing, biotech and service industries. Her experience encompasses process improvement, team and individual skills development, and one-on-one coaching for clients such as Autodesk, Varian, Percusurge, Santa Clara County and the City of San José.

“Jessie’s Masters Degree in Organizational Behavior and Effectiveness as well as her Professional in Human Resource Certification (PHR) certainly enhances her employee management skills,” said Chancellor Rosa Pérez. “Her international training and performance management experience in the United States and India gives her a head-start in understanding and working with our diverse community.”

Bhargavan’s previous employment includes Senior Staff Manager at TAOS, where she was responsible for a staff of 40-50 in off-site technical teams, Administrative Services Manager at Quantum Services at NASA-Ames, and Human Resources Team Manager at Administaff.

About the Institute for Business Performance
The Institute for Business Performance, located on the San José City College campus at the corner of Moorpark and Bascom in the Technology Center building, has been providing custom contract education for the Silicon Valley since 1988. The Institute provides customized employee development training for area businesses and skills upgrade training for individuals wanting career advancement.