LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Educational Services Center
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Board Room – First Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017
Friday, March 22, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Committee: Daniel Campos, Chair; Ali El Krim, LASC; Jennifer Estrada, ELAC; Michael Griggs, LAMC; Bobbi Kimble, ESC; M. Sonia Lopez, ELAC; Joe Ramirez, LAMC; Gustavo Sandoval, LAPC; Mister Searcy, WLAC Student Trustee Campos called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m. A quorum was present. The following colleges were present: ELAC, LAMC, LAPC, LASC (Jason Serrato), and WLAC Absent: LACC, LAHC, LATTC, and LAVC PUBLIC AGENDA SPEAKERS Mr. Nehasi Lee encouraged the ASO/ASU/ASG Presidents to attend or have representation at the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) Region VII meetings as well as the SSCCC Spring 2013 General Assembly. He recommended that the Presidents review the proposed amendment to the California Education Code Student Representation Fee. ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS’ REPORTS The following individuals reported on issues, activities, and events at their respective campuses: Mr. Michael Griggs, LAMC; Mr. Jason Serrato, LASC; Mr. Gustavo Sandoval, LAPC; Ms. Jennifer Estrada, ELAC; and Mr. Mister Searcy, WLAC. STUDENT TRUSTEE MONTHLY REPORT Student Trustee Campos emphasized the importance of the Presidents to arrive on time to the SAC meetings. He presented a video regarding the upcoming Student Trustee election and the importance of voting in the Los Angeles Mayoral runoff election on May 21, 2013. Motion by Mr. Griggs, seconded by Mr. Searcy, to allocate an additional three minutes to Student Trustee Campos for his report. APPROVED: 5 Ayes Student Trustee Campos reported that at the Board’s Legislative Committee meeting of March 20, 2013, the Committee members voted to oppose AB 955, which would authorize the governing board of any community college district to maintain an extension program offering credit courses during summer and winter intersessions. He indicated that the process to select a new Chancellor would soon be commencing and that the screening committee would include a student representative. He requested that each college have at least one candidate for the position of Student Trustee for the 2013­14 academic year. Ms. M. Sonia Lopez requested that Student Trustee Campos create a video explaining the role of the Student Trustee that could be provided to future Student Trustee candidates.
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LIAISON REPORTS ASO/ASU/ASG Advisors Report Ms. Lopez reported that the Advisors are making sure that all the information is shared among them with respect to the Student Trustee election campaigns and Student Trustee candidate forums being held at the colleges. She expressed her concern regarding the low amount of the student representation fee that has been collected at ELAC this semester and indicated that she would conduct some research regarding this. District Office Report Ms. Bobbi Kimble reported that at the last meeting of the Priority Enrollment Task Force, a recommendation was made to continue to put EOP&S and DSPS students in the first tier of priority registration. She indicated that the new state­mandated priority registration policy would go into effect in fall 2014. She stated that the only students to automatically be granted priority registration beginning in fall 2014 would be current and former veterans and current and former foster youths. She further stated that the Board of Trustees of each community college district in California would have the ability to expand the priority registration categories if there is enough space available to include other groups. She indicated that an email would be sent to LACCD students’ email accounts notifying them of the priority registration policy implementation in fall 2014. She indicated that the SAC needs to recommend a Student Representative appointee to the District Citizens’ Oversight Committee for approval of the Board of Trustees. STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) MODERNIZATION PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE REPORT A document entitled “SIS Modernization Project Update – March 2013” was distributed. Ms. Betsy Regalado and Mr. Christopher Nersisyan gave a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the document with respect to fit gap analysis sessions, noted from the fit gap sessions, communication, technical update, and patches installed. A question and answer session was conducted regarding the SIS modernization project update report. Student Trustee Campos presented a demo video regarding the student email system. (Mr. Ali El Krim, LASC, arrived at 11:02 a.m.) LIAISON REPORTS (continued) Chief Student Services Officers (CSSO) Report Mr. Joe Ramirez expressed his concern that it has been taking students 100 to 120 units to get through the Associate degree requirements and to transfer to a four­year institution. He reported that there are initiatives at the state level that mandate the colleges to monitor the transfer rates and the graduation rates. He indicated that an assessment needs to be conducted in order to determine the reasons why it takes some students three or four years to complete their requirements. A question and answer session was conducted regarding Mr. Ramirez’s report. District Academic Senate (DAS) No report. ISSUES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES None.
Student Affairs Committee ­ 2 ­ March 22, 2013 DISCUSSION ITEMS Student Representation Fee Amendment Student Trustee Campos indicated that the individual who was to report on this item was unable to attend the SAC meeting. Mr. Searcy discussed the proposed amendment to the California Education Code Student Representation Fee, which states that fifty cents ($0.50) of each one dollar collected shall be earmarked to establish and support the operations of the statewide student organization recognized by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors with governmental affairs representatives to advocate before the state legislature and other state and local governmental entities. He indicated that the ASO at WLAC does not support this amendment. Mr. El Krim indicated that Mr. Kevin Sabo, Vice President of Governance and Policy, Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC), would attend the next SAC meeting in order to provide further information regarding the proposed amendment. Student Trustee Campos indicated that this item would be brought back to the SAC for further discussion at the next meeting. Food Concessions Student Trustee Campos postponed this item until the next SAC meeting. Student Email Feedback The following concerns regarding the student email system were discussed: · · · · Problems logging in to the Student Information System (SIS) email Email addresses being too long Difficulty accessing email through the portal The need to sign out completely from the student email system Washington, DC Trip Student Trustee Campos indicated that this trip already took place. No discussion was held. Priority Registration Changes Student Trustee Campos indicated that this item would be postponed until the next SAC meeting. ACTION ITEMS Change Date of May 17, 2013 Student Affairs Committee Meeting Following discussion, it was determined that the SAC meeting was already scheduled for May 17, 2013. Motion by Mr. Griggs, seconded by Ms. Estrada, to keep the May 17, 2013 SAC meeting date status quo. APPROVED: 5 Ayes CONSULTATION ITEMS None.
Student Affairs Committee ­ 3 ­ March 22, 2013 Student Trustee Campos requested that the complete text of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein’s bill regarding the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 be emailed to the ASO/ASU/ASG Presidents. This document was subsequently provided by Ms. Estrada. SAC OUTSIDE COMMITTEE REPORTS District Academic Senate (DAS) – February 14, 2013 – Joseph Tucker, Student Representative; March 14, 2013 and May 9, 2013 – Michael Griggs, Student Representative No report. Student Trustee Campos indicated that Mr. Joseph Tucker is no longer the ASO President at LATTC. District Budget Committee (DBC) – Joseph Tucker, Student Representative; Leon Scott­Wells, Alternate Student Trustee Campos asked for a volunteer to replace Mr. Tucker as the Student Representative. Mr. El Krim indicated that Mr. Scott­Wells would serve as the Student Representative to the DBC. Ms. Estrada indicated that she would serve as the Alternate Student Representative to the DBC. District Curriculum Committee – Ali El Krim, Student Representative No report. District Citizens’ Oversight Committee (DCOC) No report. Student Trustee Campos indicated that he would provide the name of a possible appointee to serve as the Student Representative to the DCOC by the week of March 25, 2013. LACCD Sheriff’s Oversight Committee – Michael Griggs, Student Representative No report. Mr. Griggs indicated that the date of the next meeting has not yet been finalized. AD HOC COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE REPORTS Priority Enrollment Task Force – Jennifer Estrada, Co­Chair; Gabriel Brown, Co­Chair; Theodore White, Leon Scott­Wells, Donald Cristobal, Jessica Robles No report. Mr. El Krim indicated that Mr. White is no longer the ASO Executive Vice President at LASC and, therefore, should be removed from this Task Force. Ms. Estrada indicated that Mr. Cristobal and Ms. Robles are no longer on the ASU of ELAC and should also be removed. Triple Alliance Ad Hoc Committee – Daniel Campos, Chair No report.
Student Affairs Committee ­ 4 ­ March 22, 2013 RESOURCE TABLE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – April 3, 2013 (ELAC) and April 17, 2013 (ESC) Ms. Jennifer Estrada, ASU President, ELAC, will serve as the Student Representative at the Resource Table for the Board meetings of April 3, 2013 (ELAC) and April 17, 2013 (ESC). Student Trustee Campos requested that as part of Ms. Estrada’s report at the Board meeting of April 3, 2017, she provide a list of five tasks that the ELAC ASU has accomplished. NEW BUSINESS None. SUMMARY – NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Student Affairs Committee is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. The deadline for submitting agenda items is Monday, April 8, 2013. ADJOURNMENT There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:49 a.m.
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