Meeting Minutes
Friday, September 18, 2015
12:00pm
In Attendance: Michael Cesarano, Anthony Davis, Bryan Farr, Jeanne Galvin, Cheryl Spencer,
Monica Trujillo, Denise Ward, Paul Marchese.
Not Present: Jeff Jankowski, Ricky Panayoty, Mona Seiler, Lucy Shi, John Talbird
1. Background
The purpose of the Mission Review Committee is to evaluate the mission statement of the
college as listed in the Middle States Higher Education Commission Standard 1 (see
attached). The committee was selected by the constituents of the college and consists of
representatives from faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the community.
2. Introductions of committee members present
3. Discussion of proposed course of action
• The committee discussed the current Mission Statement. The majority of those present
indicated that the present document is too long and could be condensed.
• The following questions should be answered in the mission statement:
Who we are?
What does the college stand for? (Value statement)
Who does the college serve?
What services does the college provide?
• It was the consensus that the group should solicit input from college constituents. The
following groups will be surveyed: Faculty, Staff, Community, Students, and Alumni.
• Faculty/Staff – an online survey will be developed and implemented. Monica Trujillo,
Cheryl Spencer, and Jeanne Galvin will develop the survey with input from the entire
committee.
• Community – a focus group will be convened. The composition will consist of
secondary educators, professionals from local businesses (including healthcare), elected
officials, and chamber of commerce representatives. Denise Ward and Paul Marchese
will develop an invite list and questions to ask focus group.
• Students – Will discuss plan of action with student representatives. Anthony Davis and
Ricky Panayoty will lead this effort.
• Alumni – A survey was proposed. Bryan Farr and Cheryl Spencer will develop the
survey
4. Proposed Timeline
October
• Develop and finalize survey instruments and questions for focus group
• Select individual for focus group.
November
• Implement surveys
• Convene focus groups. Community focus group will coincide with the
Perkins Local Advisory Committee meeting, November 19.
• Review results
December
• Present results and get input from College Advisory Planning
Committee (CAPC), and College Senate.
Dec - Feb
• Revise/write mission statement.
February
• Present preliminary draft of mission statement to college, CAPC, senate
for input.
March
• Revise and finalize document
April
• Present to CAPC and senate for approval.
• Present to college
Meeting adjourned at 1:20PM.