LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Educational Services Center
Board Room – 1st Floor
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90017
Friday, October 28, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Committee: Amber I. Barrero, Chair; Norvan Berkezyan, LAVC; Daniel Campos, LAMC; Yui Fan, LAHC; Bobbi Kimble, ESC; Jaden Ledkins, LACC; Durrell Levy, WLAC; M. Sonia Lopez, ELAC; Luciano Morales, LASC; Kenneth Reid, LATTC; Shawn Trabanino, ELAC Student Trustee Barrero called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m. A quorum was present. The following colleges were present: LACC, LAHC, LAMC, LATTC, and LAVC Absent: ELAC (arrived at 9:15 a.m.), Pierce College, LASC (arrived at 9:20 a.m.), and WLAC (arrived at 9:49 a.m.) PUBLIC AGENDA SPEAKERS Ms. Linda Tong reminded the Committee regarding the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) Fall General Assembly, which will be held on November 4­6, 2011 in San Jose. She indicated that Region VII of the SSCCC is meeting this afternoon (October 28, 2011) at 1 p.m. at LATTC. (Mr. Shawn Trabanino, ELAC, arrived at 9:15 a.m.) Mr. Nehasi Lee commended the student leaders who participated in the California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA) Student Leadership Conference that was held on October 21­23, 2011. He stated that the Conference was well represented by the LACCD. REVIEW BOARD AGENDAS (standing item) Student Trustee Barrero summarized the agenda. (Mr. Luciano Morales, LASC, arrived at 9:20 a.m.) STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) MODERNIZATION PROJECT Mr. Jorge Mata distributed a document entitled “Student Information System Modernization Project Update.” He gave a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the document with respect to the Student Information System (SIS), which is a vital tool in delivering student services while at the same time supporting teaching and learning. He discussed the document with respect to the timeline, the implementation process, and future steps. A question and answer session was conducted regarding the SIS Modernization Project. (Mr. Durrell Levy, WLAC, arrived at 9:49 p.m.)
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ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS’ REPORTS The following individuals reported on issues, activities, and events at their respective campuses: Mr. Durrell Levy, WLAC; Mr. Kenneth Reid, LATTC; Mr. Jaden Ledkins, LACC; Mr. Norvan Berkezyan, LAVC; Ms. Yui Fan, LAHC; Mr. Daniel Campos, LAMC; Mr. Luciano Morales, LASC; and Mr. Shawn Trabanino, ELAC. Mr. Levy, Mr. Reid, Mr. Ledkins, Ms. Fan, Mr. Campos, and Mr. Morales distributed their reports. STUDENT TRUSTEE MONTHLY REPORT Student Trustee Barrero presented her monthly report. She discussed the recent audit that was conducted by the LACCD Inspector General and the efforts by the Board of Trustees to resolve issues regarding the bond program. LIAISON REPORTS District Office Report Ms. Bobbi Kimble presented the District Office Report. She discussed the process for requesting negative check­off at the colleges. She also discussed the movement to combine the categorical programs including Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S), Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), and CalWORKs into one program; priority registration; and Administrative Regulation E­103 with respect to repeatable courses. ASO/ASU Advisors Report Ms. M. Sonia Lopez presented the ASO/ASU Advisors Report. She expressed her appreciation to the students for representing the District in a professional manner at the CCCSAA Student Leadership Conference. She expressed her hope that the District would be represented by at least one student from each of the nine colleges at the upcoming SSCCC Fall General Assembly in San Jose. She indicated that the ASO/ASU Advisors has started working on revisions to the Board Rule regarding Student Trustee elections. Chief Student Services Officers (CSSO) Report No report. District Academic Senate Report (11 a.m.) No report. ISSUES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Ledkins stated that this is not an issue for the Board of Trustees, but he wanted to express his appreciation to the Board for being proactive with respect to monitoring the bond program and being responsible for what is being spent. ACTION ITEMS Occupy Los Angeles A document entitled “Resolution – Occupy Los Angeles” was distributed. Student Trustee Barrero and the ASO/ASU Presidents read the resolution. Student Trustee Barrero indicated that the resolution was originally written by Councilmember Richard Alarcon and was adopted by the Los Angeles City Council. She recommended that the SAC vote to support the Occupy movement in general.
Student Affairs Committee ­ 2 ­ October 28, 2011 There was discussion regarding the purpose of the Occupy movement. Ms. Sueanne O’Keeffe, Writer/Director for Occupy Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Hall, discussed the economic crisis and its impact on the students. She encouraged the students to participate in the movement and make their voices heard. Mr. Ledkins offered the following friendly amendment: WHEREAS, Angelenos (which include our students), like citizens across the United States, are reeling from a continuing economic crisis that threatens our fiscal stability and our quality of life; and WHEREAS, “Occupy Los Angeles" is fueled by Angelenos (and our students) from all walks of life who have come together in a demonstration of solidarity with and support for the national movement started by the "Occupy Wall Street" protests that began 17 days ago on
September 17, 2011; and Mr. Ledkins expressed his concern that the resolution does not address the needs of the students. He recommended revising the resolution so that it is tailored to the students’ needs. There was discussion regarding the Occupy movement and whether or not the ASO/ASU Presidents support the resolution. Mr. Christian Monte, Anarchist, Los Angeles City Hall, spoke in support of the Occupy Los Angeles movement. Student Trustee Barrero indicated that she would present the resolution to the Board of Trustees regardless of whether or not the ASO/ASU Presidents support it. Motion by Mr. Berkezyan, seconded by Mr. Reid, to postpone action on the resolution until the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) meeting of November 18, 2011. APPROVED: 5 Ayes (LACC, LAHC, LATTC, LAVC, WLAC) 3 Noes (ELAC, LAMC, LASC) DISCUSSION ITEMS
Update: Administrative Regulation E0103 – Repetition of Activity Courses Ms. Kimble stated that this item should not have been on the agenda. Priority Enrollment Review and Comment Mr. Ledkins distributed a document entitled “Student Matriculation,” which is from Chapter VIII Article VI of the Board Rules. He discussed the document with respect to Board Rule 8603. Limitations on Enrollment. Ms. Kimble explained Board Rule 8603. Limitations on Enrollment. There was discussion regarding priority enrollment. Mr. Ledkins requested that priority enrollment be included as a discussion item on the SAC agenda of November 18, 2011. Supplemental Instruction (SI) Postponed until the SAC meeting of November 18, 2011.
Student Affairs Committee ­ 3 ­ October 28, 2011 Negative Check­off · Process · Resolution · ASO/ASU Constitution Ms. Kimble discussed this item previously under the District Office Report. Roundtable Discussion No discussion. CONSULTATION ITEMS None. SAC OUTSIDE COMMITTEE REPORTS District Academic Senate (DAS) – Yui Fan, Student Representative; Norvan Berkezyan, Alternate No report. District Budget Committee (DBC) – Amber Barrero, Student Representative; Norvan Berkezyan, Alternate Mr. Berkezyan reported on the DBC meeting of October 12, 2011 with respect to the report presented by General Counsel regarding legal expenses District Curriculum Committee – Daniel Campos, Student Representative; Jaden K. Ledkins, Alternate No report. District Citizens’ Oversight Committee – Jaden K. Ledkins, Student Representative; Luciano Morales, Alternate Mr. Ledkins indicated that he would present a comprehensive report at the SAC meeting of November 18, 2011. LACCD Sheriff’s Oversight Ad Hoc Committee – Jaden K. Ledkins, Student Representative Mr. Ledkins distributed the agenda for the Sheriff’s Oversight Committee meeting of October 19, 2011. He reported on the meeting at which there was discussion regarding the protocol for requesting identification of employees at the colleges, the protocol for providing incident reports to college administrators, and the review of the communications plan for each site. The next meeting of this Committee will be held in December 2011. AD HOC COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE REPORTS Student Advocacy Committee – James Garcia, Chair Student Information System (SIS) Committee – Jaden Ledkins, Chair; James Garcia Ad Hoc Transportation Committee – Jaden K. Ledkins, Chair No reports. RESOURCE TABLE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Ms. Arlene Castillo, ASO President, LATTC, will serve as the Student Representative at the Resource Table for the Board meetings of November 2, 2011 and November 16, 2011.
Student Affairs Committee ­ 4 ­ October 28, 2011 NEW BUSINESS None. SUMMARY – NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Student Affairs Committee is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2011 at 9 a.m. The deadline for submitting agenda items is Friday, November 4, 2011. ADJOURNMENT There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
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