PROGRAM MANAGERS CIG
October 14, 2013
Janice Emerzian- presiding
Scott Valverde- presiding
Janice E- Fresno City: Hoping to hear new and creative things people are doing. Will be giving an
opportunity for sharing of effective ideas that have been adopted by DSPS programs around the state.
First, Ubi Duo has a new smaller product and the battery is better, very portable. Same price as it has
been. Highly recommended
Introduction of Jeff Ross from Taft College- has received a 12.5 million bond
Scott Valverde- CCCCO: Happy to announce that AB 595 has passed and this means that DSPS students
are now in the first priority category for priority registration.
Clarification made- Student Educational Contract can also serve as Student Education Plan, definitely in
the first year a compliant SEC will pass for the SEP.
Jon James- American River- Reminding everyone to make sure SEC is counted in the data management
system
Janice – Fresno’s system picks up to SEC- through a separate screen in Datatel
A student success summit was held in September- show of hands of those who attended- one or two
only. The initiative requires orientation, student ed plan and counseling- colleges may be able to get
funding from campus if they are doing the SEPs for students with disabilities.
Learning Ally will soon be available through iPhone and Android. The CCCCO will continue the contract
for the next year. This is a great resource. Their services are free to all colleges, so if your college or
program has a contract, best to cancel it.
C2C programs which are funded by 2.5 million per yr from the Department of Rehabilitation are going
into the third year of operation. CCCCO is very pleased with the five programs and would like to see
these programs continue and hopefully will expand in the future.
All 15 million recently allocated will go into allocation process and therefore out to colleges.
Unfortunately, DHH was flat lined so there will be no increase in those funds this year. The Scotts are
planning to do a budget change proposal (BCP) for next year- asking for 16 million in additional funds for
DHH.
A work group has been established as a result of the Disability Policy Workgroup and rewriting Title 5
has begun. The plan is to rewrite Title 5 regulations and implementing guidelines to better match ADAA
and other changes in the field. First meeting has been held- and representatives have been selected
from all constituencies- (See attached committee list.)
CCCCO is holding a second VET summit in Newport Beach on December 5 and 6. The CCCCO is offering
help to directors with travel costs to the VET summit. There are a lot of sessions that cross train to DSPS.
Newport Beach is a great location.
Jan Galvin- Galvin Group: This year’s contract is for twelve technical assistance visits, ten of which are
designated for programs with new directors. The 2013-14 Directory and Version 6 of the Primer were
sent out to all the colleges, hopefully, everyone received them.
Along with TA visits, Galvin Group staff will be visiting VCR centers. Remember they are available 24/7
and Jan trolls all the college websites monthly to look for new items to add on the Galvin Group website.
Again, are working on the Title 5 rewrite, so please give your input to your representative.
Janice E: Pleased to introduce our new student representative- Chuck Stevens
IDEAS TO SHARE THESE DIFFICULT TIMES:
Debra Wright-Howard- San Diego City: Recently hired a Dean of Technology and have been successfully
using the DECT resource. She advised not to let the guidelines scare you- it’s a wonderful resource.
Susie Lala - Porterville- Had Jan Galvin come and educate her administrators. Very successful.
Helene Maxwell- Alameda: The C2C program has allowed them to continue to work with students with
intellectual disabilities. Alameda’s LD Specialist retired in 2009 and they are finally able to hire and
have publicized the position, adding the need for experience working with veterans.
Gwyn Tracy- Sacramento City: Through their C2C program, they have been able to hire eight coaches to
work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Jeff Ross- Taft: Just completed a 15 million project to work with students with intellectual disabilities.
Malia Flood- Southwestern: Focused on Disability Awareness in October, trying some things that have
not been done before. They used events with students to raise money and bring in disability awareness.
They included vendors in the event and raised $800 by charging them to participate. They always invite
administration representatives to speak and this year had the President. Had students tell their stories
helps to make it real and encourages students to be vocal.
Randy Anderson- LA City: In his position, he supervises Health and Wellness Center which has enabled
them to purchase a new cart to be shared between DSPS and Health and Wellness.
Also, the mental health programs at LA Valley and LA Mission are providing assistance to DSPS. As is the
case with most programs, the bulk of his budget goes to salaries and benefits, so the DHH budget helps
to fund the rest of the program. Also possibilities include foundation money, basic skills funds and CTE
funds. When you talk at your college about the expense of DHH, provide numbers and data. Janice
shared info about a program for students with intellectual disabilities funded through the Regional
Center that has enabled them to serve cohorts of 30 students in a two year period cycles.
Medicaid Administrative Activities (MAA) is another resource for additional funds. Not a huge amountmaybe $5,000 or $6,000 per year.
Helene Maxwell- Alameda: When classes for DDL were cancelled due to the budget cuts, through
parental advocacy, they were able to sign a contract with Alameda School District. Consider contacting
your local school districts.
Stacey Shears- Diablo Valley: Received a mini grant for 25 smart pens. Currently, attempting to get
student success money and are tracking assessment, orientation, outreach and educational plans to try
to tap into that money.
Chad Bowman- Golden West: Brought in eighty high school students to meet with DSPS staff and
counseling. Were asked by Dean of Counseling to provide accommodations for them try to urge them
to go through the matriculation process. Also, working to try to get student success funds.
Ginny Richards- Los Medanos: Got five smart pens from the college foundation. Strategically, she left on
vacation during the beginning of summer and let the college experience the “loss” of DSPS Coordinator.
Afterward, she was able to gain increased release time for the Coordinator and increased time of a
Technical Specialist to work on electronic records. Suggest including program review and budget
request into college program plan.
Janice E: Important to reference what the program review and accreditation says and cross reference
with other departments.
Stacey Shears- Diablo Valley: Prepared a history of funding and students and DHH money to present to
admin. She is chairing accreditation and general standards plus DSPS and trying to balance
responsibilities.
Lucinda Aborn- Cerritos: Was able to work with two new Vice Presidents to include universal design in
their goals. Consider the opportunity you have with new administrators.
Debra Wright-Howard- San Diego City: Their former Vice President assigned all test proctoring to
departments. Was initially difficult, but ultimately solidified relationships with faculty.
Chad Bowman- Golden West: At the end of the year, faculty senate had left over money to give away
and DSPS requested video cameras for testing rooms. These were not very expensive and now they
have eight cameras in two testing rooms. The monitors allow whoever is in the office is to tune in.
Audra Nijon- Mt. SAC: The journey was long and they got really close to demanding captions on at all
times. Have reached a point where faculty quote 504. The campus is much more aware of disability
issues.
Janice E: Emphasize importance of policies and procedures. Go to OCR cases on Galvin Group website
and Chancellor’s Office. Important to remind administrators and faculty- “I am keeping you out of jail!”
Jan Galvin-Galvin Group: OCR cases can be found on the Galvin Group website – go to resources, and
then section 2- OCR/ADA/504.
Janice E: Planning two sessions on new legislation in the spring. Don't try to reinvent the wheel, use the
Galvin Group website and each other. Also recommends Jeff Ross’ session at 9:00 Tuesday.
Randy Anderson- LA City: Used foundation funds for supplies. Also developed a DVD to help students
from basic skills to feel more comfortable to do self-referral and also for faculty to make referrals.
Important to keep notes to show efforts you are making.
Susie Lala - Porterville: When Porterville was audited, they were asked to share hard data with the
auditors.
Danita Scott-Taylor- San Joaquin Delta: During summer and winter recess they were able to get noncredit matrix money to fund counseling services.
Chuck Stevens- student representative: A resolution is coming up as a result of the bullying that many
students with disabilities have experienced while growing up. The goal is to bring the issue to light to
make re-entry adults with disabilities feel comfortable on campus.
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Grace Hanson- Mt. SAC: Introduced as CAPED President.
Malia Flood- Southwestern: Reminding people to please participate in the silent auction- it all goes to
the scholarship funds.
Danita Scott-Taylor- San Joaquin Delta: Will have an opening for a counselor
Jana Garnett- Santa Barbara City: Will have openings for two LD Specialists next year
Dipte Patel- El Camino: Thanked presenters and reminded them to please download their presentation
materials onto “Drop box”- a computer is available in the exhibit area.
New people were introduced:
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Beth McKinnon- Cabrillo
Terri Goldstein- Bakersfield College
Crystal Romero- San Mateo
Nathalie Laille- Santa Monica
TITLE 5 RE-WRITE WORKGROUP
Chancellor’s Office
Linda Michalowski
CCCCO, Vice Chancellor, Student Services
Jeff Spano
CCCCO, Dean, Student Services
Scott Berenson
CCCCO, DSPS Specialist
Scott Valverde
CCCCO, DSPS Specialist
Chelle Ellenberger
CCCCO, Support Staff
Chancellor’s Office Legal Affairs Division
Julia Blair
Staff Attorney
Michelle Goldberg
Staff Attorney
Meeting Facilitator
Jan Galvin
The Galvin Group
Faculty / Counseling / Academic Senate Representative
Scott Hamilton
Cosumnes River College
Maria Gonzalez
West Hills College - Lemoore
DSPS Regional Coordinator / Academic Senate Representative
Jon James
American River College
Deaf / Hard of Hearing Advisory Group Representative
Patie Wegman
Santa Rosa Junior College
CAPED Representative
Grace Hanson
Mount San Antonio College
Learning Disability Field Advisory Group Representative
George Marcopulos
Santa Monica College
TITLE 5 RE-WRITE WORKGROUP
C2C / Autism Representative
Denise Simpson
North Orange CCD – School of Continuing
Education
Student Senate Representatives
Sarah Funes
College of San Mateo
Michelle Christenson
Moreno Valley College
Chief Executive Officers / Presidents
Willy Duncan
Sierra College
Chief Student Services Officers
Stephen Johnson
Cerritos College
Galvin Group
Catherine Campisi
Galvin Group