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, January 26, 2007
9 a.m. to 12 p. m.
Committee:
Luis Gomez, Chair; John Clerx, ESC; Matt Corwin, ELAC; Jose Cuellar, LATTC; Patrick Harris,
LAHC; Eva Jackson, LASC; M. Sonia Lopez, ELAC; Eddie Ramirez, LATTC; Joe Ramirez,
LAMC; Eduardo Rico, LACC; Abraham White, Pierce College
Participants:
Eddie Chu, LACC; Carlos Guerrero, LATTC; Eric Kim, ESC; Kenadi Le, Dolores Huerta Labor
Institute; Ben Smith, CALPIRG; Sam Voorhees, CALPIRG
Student Trustee Gomez opened the meeting at 9:31 a.m.
A quorum was not present.
At roll call, the following colleges were present: ELAC, LACC, LASC, and LATTC.
Absent: LAHC (arrived at 9:47 a.m.), LAMC, Pierce College, LAVC, and WLAC.
PUBLIC AGENDA SPEAKERS
Ms. Kenadi Le distributed copies of a document entitled “Launch of the Dolores Huerta Labor Institute.” She
indicated that this event will be held on March 21, 2007 at 11 a.m. at ELAC and encouraged the students to
participate.
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Mr. Ben Smith discussed the various projects and issues with which CALPIRG is involved, including the New
Voters Project, global warming, and solutions to the high cost of college textbooks. He distributed information
regarding various websites where students can look for low-cost textbooks.
(Mr. Patrick Harris, LAHC, arrived at 9:47 a.m.)
A quorum is now present.
Student Trustee Gomez called the meeting to order at 9:48 a.m.
At roll call, the following colleges were present: ELAC, LACC, LAHC, LASC, and LATTC.
Absent: LAMC, Pierce College, LAVC, and WLAC.
ISSUES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
None.
CONSULTATION ITEMS
Draft Administrative Regulation S-3—ASO Fund Management (Final Consultation)
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Draft Administrative Regulation S-4—Expenditures of Associated Student Body Funds (Final Consultation)
Copies of both of these documents were distributed.
Mr. John Clerx summarized the changes in Administrative Regulations S-3 and S-4. He indicated that his goal is
to have these Administrative Regulations completed by the end of the Spring 2007 semester.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Presentation by Grupo Aviso
Grupo Aviso was not present.
Possible Recall of LAMC ASO President
There was discussion regarding the lack of participation by the LAMC ASO President at the Student Affairs
Committee meetings.
Mr. Eric Kim indicated that the recall procedure is governed by the LAMC Constitution and Bylaws.
There was discussion regarding the possibility of writing a resolution in which the ASO Presidents can express
their displeasure regarding the lack of attendance of the LAMC ASO President.
Mr. Matt Corwin indicated that he would write this resolution, which will be presented for discussion at the next
SAC meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
None.
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Affairs Committee Chair’s Monthly Report
Student Trustee Gomez reported that he would be going up to Sacramento this weekend with some of the Board
members to meet with legislators.
Associated Student Body Presidents’ Reports
The following individuals reported on issues, activities, and events at their respective campuses:
Mr. Matt Corwin, ELAC; Ms. Eva Jackson, LASC; and Mr. Jose Cuellar, LATTC.
Mr. Eduardo Rico, LACC, and Mr. Patrick Harris, LAHC, indicated that there was nothing to report.
Mr. Corwin requested that a discussion item be placed on the agenda of the next SAC meeting regarding free
speech areas on the campuses.
Mr. Cuellar distributed copies of a calendar of events at LATTC for February 2007.
SAC OUTSIDE COMMITTEE REPORTS
District Academic Senate – Luis Gomez
No report.
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Districtwide Budget Committee – Matt Corwin
No report.
Mr. Clerx indicated that the state has changed the way in which funding is provided to the LACCD. Therefore, the
District has had to change its formula for distributing money to the colleges.
District Curriculum Committee – Ryan Hall-Allen
No report.
NEW BUSINESS
There was discussion regarding the possibility of the Associated Students going to Sacramento as a whole to
meet with legislators on issues such as textbook costs.
Mr. Cuellar inquired as to how students can get their service to the Associated Students Organization placed on
their student transcripts.
Student Trustee Gomez indicated that an item regarding the policy for placing service on student transcripts would
be placed on the next SAC agenda for discussion.
SUMMARY – NEXT MEETING
Student Trustee Gomez indicated that the next SAC meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2007 from
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The deadline for submitting agenda items is February 9, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Corwin, seconded by Mr. Harris, to adjourn.
Without objection, so ordered.
APPROVED: 5 Ayes
The meeting adjourned at 10:46 a.m.
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