LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PLANNING AND STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE
Educational Services Center
Board Room
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90017
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Committee: Sylvia Scott­Hayes, Chair; Kelly Candaele; Mona Field Participants: Adriana Barrera, ESC; A. Sue Carleo, ESC; Gary Colombo, ESC; Daphne Congdon, ESC; Eloise Crippens, WLAC; Robert Garber, Pierce College; Doris Pichon Givens, WLAC; Camille Goulet, ESC; Leige Henderson, LASC; Anand Kumar, ESC; Fran Leonard, WLAC; Gene Little, ESC; Gabriella Lopez, ELAC/South Gate; Leon Marzillier, DAS; Georgia Mercer, Trustee; Mark Rocha, WLAC; Robert Sambrano, LACC; Beverly Shue, DAS; Linda Spink, LAHC; Paul Stansbury, WLAC; William Strickland, ESC; Lisa Winter, ESC; Lynn Winter Gross, ESC Trustee Scott­Hayes called the meeting to order at 11:40 a.m. PUBLIC SPEAKERS None. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Accreditation Debriefing Copies of documents entitled “2005­2006 Seaside College Responses,” “LACCD Accreditation Calendar,” and “2005­2006 Accreditation Debriefing” were distributed. Mr. Gary Colombo reported that the three Seaside Colleges—LAHC, LASC, and WLAC—came through the accreditation site visits with their accreditations fully reaffirmed. He summarized the Accreditation Calendar with respect to the due dates for progress reports and midterm reports for each of the nine colleges. He discussed the 2005­2006 Accreditation Debriefing document with respect to the specific recommendations made to the Seaside Colleges during the accreditation site visits. WLAC Dr. Mark Rocha introduced Ms. Eloise Crippens and Ms. Fran Leonard. Ms. Crippens and Ms. Leonard discussed WLAC’s efforts to address the recommendations made by the accreditation team in the areas of strategic planning for continuous institutional improvement, an increasing emphasis on evidence and accountability, student learning outcomes, student success and basic skills, changing demographics, enrollment management, and human resources. Dr. Rocha expressed his appreciation to Dr. Paul Stansbury for his assistance during the accreditation process. LAHC Dr. Linda Spink discussed LAHC’s efforts to improve its accreditation process with respect to program review.
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LASC Ms. Leige Henderson distributed copies of documents entitled “Master Planning for Accreditation Report 2006” and “Area: Academic Affairs/Leige Henderson’s Responses to Accreditation Grid May, 2006.” She summarized the recommendations with respect to the program review process and student retention and success. With respect to the recommendations pertaining to the District Office, Dr. Adriana Barrera indicated that discussions will be held regarding the delineation of District Office versus college responsibilities. She stated that a third party consultant has been engaged to review the District Office allocation and funding mechanisms. Project MATCH Update Copies of a document entitled “Project MATCH Summer Institute 2006” were distributed. Dr. Barrera introduced Mr. Gene Little and Ms. Lisa Winter. Mr. Little gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Project MATCH Summer Institute 2006, which was held on June 13, 2006. He discussed the Project MATCH instructor recruitment process. Ms. Gabriella Lopez and Mr. Robert Sambrano discussed their experiences in the Project MATCH Internship Program and how this program helped them attain their goals of becoming instructors in the LACCD. Mr. Little indicated that last year Project MATCH received an award for student diversity. Ms. Winter announced that Project MATCH is celebrating its 15 th anniversary this year. A celebration dinner is being planned for August 30, 2006 in the Board Room. Trustee Candaele inquired if the interns are paid. Mr. Sambrano responded that the interns receive an $800 stipend per semester. Trustee Field requested information as to how the District recruits mentors for the Project MATCH Program. Mr. Little indicated that he would ask Ms. Barbara Ching, Project MATCH Coordinator, to provide this information. New Business None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Candaele, to adjourn. Without objection, so ordered. APPROVED: 3 Ayes The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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