LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Educational Services Center
Hearing Room – 1st Floor
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90017
Friday, February 23, 2007
9 a.m. to 12 p. m.
Committee:
Luis Gomez, Chair; John Clerx, ESC; Matt Corwin, ELAC; Ryan Hall-Allen, LACC; Ercely
Hernandez, LATTC; M. Sonia Lopez, ELAC; Jonathan Oskins, LAVC; Abraham White, Pierce
College
Participants:
Sean Carroll, CALPIRG; Warren Furutani, Trustee; Diana Ho, Diana Ho Consulting Group; Ben
Smith, CALPIRG
Student Trustee Gomez called the meeting to order at 9:27 a.m.
A quorum was present.
At roll call, the following colleges were present: ELAC, LACC, Pierce College, LATTC, and LAVC.
Absent: LAHC, LAMC, LASC, and WLAC.
PUBLIC AGENDA SPEAKERS
Ms. Diana Ho presented an update of the pilot I-Pass Program, which is an MTA bus pass program at LACC and
LATTC. She indicated that LASC approved the I-Pass Program during the first week of the Spring 2007
semester. She indicated that a referendum needs to be developed in order to continue the program.
There was discussion regarding the need to obtain a consensus as to whether or not the students at each college
would support the pilot I-Pass Program.
Mr. John Clerx indicated that the referendum would require every student to pay the fee for the I-Pass regardless
of whether or not they use it. He stated that this mandatory fee could result in a drop in enrollment.
Student Trustee Gomez requested that the Associated Student Presidents have the students vote on whether
they support or oppose the pilot I-Pass Program and provide him with the results.
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Ms. Ercely Hernandez addressed the Committee regarding the CALPIRG textbook campaign. She indicated that
there is an effort to get CALPIRG chapters established at each of the colleges.
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Student Trustee Gomez introduced Trustee Warren Furutani.
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Mr. Ben Smith indicated that he would be attending meetings with legislators in Sacramento on March 5, 2007
with respect to solutions to the high costs of college textbooks. He will also be attending Congressional hearings
on March 5, 2007 at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita regarding the textbook issue.
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ISSUES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
With respect to students who are enrolled in honors classes, Mr. Ryan Hall-Allen requested that this recognition
be noted on the transcripts of these students.
Trustee Furutani asked that Mr. Hall-Allen send an e-mail to Mr. Clerx with a copy to Trustee Furutani with his
request. Trustee Furutani would then inform the other Trustees about the need to take action on this request.
CONSULTATION ITEMS
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Resolution to Recall the LAMC ASO President
Copies of the non-binding Student Affairs Committee resolution were distributed.
Trustee Furutani recommended that the resolution be sent to the LAMC ASO President asking him to respond to
the Student Affairs Committee by a certain date. If the ASO President does not respond by that date, the next
step would be to present the resolution to the College President.
Motion by Mr. Matt Corwin, seconded by Mr. Ryan Hall-Allen, to approve the resolution.
APPROVED: 5 Ayes
Board Rule Regarding Free Speech Areas
Copies of the Board Rule entitled “Freedom of Speech” were distributed.
Mr. Corwin discussed Board Rule 9902 Free Speech Areas and Board Rule 91005 Applicability of Free Speech
Rights as they relate to free speech rights for students.
There was discussion regarding the Board Rules regarding designated free speech areas on the campuses and
student use of areas not designated for free speech activities.
Policy for placing “service” notations for Associated Student Officers on student transcripts
Ms. M. Sonia Lopez indicated that she is working on a policy to officially give these students credit in the form of a
notation on their transcripts for serving as Associated Student officers.
ACTION ITEMS
None.
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Affairs Committee Chair’s Monthly Report
Student Trustee Gomez requested that the Associated Student Presidents get the word out regarding the Board
of Trustees election on March 6, 2007.
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Associated Student Body Presidents’ Reports
The following individuals reported on issues, activities, and events at their respective campuses:
Mr. Abraham White, Pierce College; Ms. Ercely Hernandez, LATTC; Mr. Matt Corwin, ELAC;
Mr. Jonathan Oskins, LAVC; and Mr. Ryan Hall-Allen, LACC.
SAC OUTSIDE COMMITTEE REPORTS
District Academic Senate – Luis Gomez
No report.
Districtwide Budget Committee – Matt Corwin
No report.
District Curriculum Committee – Ryan Hall-Allen
No report.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
SUMMARY – NEXT MEETING
Student Trustee Gomez indicated that due to a schedule conflict, the next meeting of the Student Affairs
Committee would be held on Friday, March 16, 2007 instead of Friday, March 23, 2007.
There being no objection, the next Student Affairs Committee meeting will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007.
The deadline for submitting agenda items will be March 2, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Corwin, to adjourn.
Without objection, so ordered.
APPROVED: 5 Ayes
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
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