LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Educational Services Center
Board Room – 1 st Floor
770 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90017
Friday, July 14, 2006
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Committee: Luis Gomez, Chair; Ethan Burrall, LATTC; John Clerx, ESC; Matt Corwin, ELAC; Ryan HallAllen,
LACC; Patrick Harris, LAHC; Narine Jugharyan, LAVC; M. Sonia Lopez, ELAC; Abraham White,
Pierce College
Participants: Adriana Barrera, ESC; Eloisa Chavez, Pierce College; Maria Esquivel, Poll Worker
Representative; Warren Furutani, Trustee; Katie Mac, Poll Worker Coordinator; John McDowell,
Los Angeles College Faculty Guild;
Student Trustee Gomez called the meeting to order at 9:17 a.m.
A quorum was present.
At roll call, the following colleges were present: ELAC, LACC, LATTC, LAVC, and WLAC.
Absent: LAHC (arrived at 9:51 a.m.), LAMC, Pierce College (arrived at 9:47 a.m.), and LASC.
PUBLIC AGENDA SPEAKERS
None.
ISSUES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
None.
CONSULTATION ITEMS
Increase in Child Development Center Fees
Mr. John Clerx distributed copies of the following documents:
“Parent Fee Increase Position Paper”
“Los Angeles Community Colleges Child Development Center Child Care Fee Schedule”
Mr. Clerx indicated that the Child Development Center Directors are recommending an increase in the parent fees in order to bring the fee structure concurrent with market trends.
There was discussion regarding the Child Development Center fee schedule for students and nonstudents.
There being no objection, Mr. Clerx added the following consultation item to the agenda:
International Student Medical Insurance Fee
Mr. Clerx distributed copies of proposed Board Rule 2309.30 International Student Medical Insurance Fee. He summarized the Board Rule as it relates to the difficulty in determining whether an international student has sufficient insurance that will be honored by health care providers in the United States. By paying this fee, international students would be provided with a medical insurance policy. He indicated that if this Board Rule is adopted, the fee would take effect in the Spring 2007 semester.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Poll Workers Program
Ms. Katie Mac distributed materials regarding the Los Angeles County College Poll Worker Program. She discussed the program in which students can receive up to $105 if they attend a poll worker training class and work at a polling location on Election Day – November 7, 2006.
(Mr. Abraham White, Pierce College, arrived at 9:47 a.m.)
Trustee Warren Furutani discussed the fundamentals of the Los Angeles County College Poll Worker Program and the need to send out the message regarding the importance of voting. He requested that the Associated
Student Presidents encourage their student constituents to participate in the Poll Worker Program.
(Mr. Patrick Harris, LAHC, arrived at 9:51 a.m.)
Mr. John McDowell indicated that volunteer coordinators will be available at all of the colleges to assist with the effort to recruit student poll workers.
There was discussion regarding the process for recruiting poll workers and following up with them to ensure that they fulfill their obligation on Election Day.
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Dr. Adriana Barrera congratulated Student Trustee Gomez for achieving his goal of making quorum at today’s meeting. She commended him for his efforts to address the concerns of the students.
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The participants introduced themselves.
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Board of Governors Title 5 Revisions: Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree
Mr. Clerx distributed copies of the following documents:
Board of Governors’ Title 5 Revisions: Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree
Title 5 Regulations: Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree
Notice of Proposed Changes in the Regulations of the Board of Governors of the California Community
Colleges
Mr. Clerx discussed the Board of Governors’ recommendation to increase the minimum Associate Degree requirements for English and Mathematics in the California community colleges.
There was discussion regarding the impact that the increased requirements could have on community college students.
Motion by Mr. Ryan HallAllen, seconded by Mr. Ethan Burrall, to close discussion on this item.
APPROVED : 7 Ayes
There being no objection, Mr. Clerx added the following consultation item to the agenda:
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Community College Initiative
Mr. McDowell distributed copies of a document entitled “The Community College Initiative.” He indicated that this initiative will decrease enrollment fees from $26 to $15 per unit. He stated that more than 598,000 valid voter signatures and $2 million statewide by Fall 2006 are required in order to qualify the Initiative for the November ballot. He discussed the need to organize a Districtwide student mobilization campaign in which LACCD students can participate in voter registration and other activities in an effort to get the initiative qualified for the ballot.
There was discussion regarding the possibility of offering incentives as a means to encourage students to participate in the student mobilization campaign.
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International Student Medical Insurance Fee (continued)
There was further discussion regarding the international student medical insurance fee.
(Mr. Harris left at 10:55 a.m.)
Mr. Burrall expressed his concern that students are not aware of the health care services that are being provided by the Student Health Centers at the campuses. He requested that flyers be posted on the campuses informing students of the services that are available.
Trustee Furutani indicated that he would discuss this issue with Chancellor Young and make sure this is done.
Motion by Mr. Burrall, seconded by Mr. HallAllen, to close discussion on this item.
APPROVED : 6 Ayes
ACTION ITEMS
200607 Student Affairs Committee Meeting Schedule
Draft copies of the 200607 Student Affairs Committee meeting dates were distributed.
Student Trustee Gomez requested that the Associated Student Presidents designate a delegate from the ASO governing body to attend the meetings in the event they are unable to attend. This information is to be submitted in writing to the Board of Trustees Office. He emphasized the importance of reaching quorum in order to vote on any action items that are on the agenda.
(Mr. Harris returned at 11:09 a.m.)
Motion by Mr. Burrall, seconded by Mr. HallAllen, to adopt the 200607 Student Affairs Committee meeting dates as follows:
SAC MEETING DATES
Friday, August 25, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Friday, January 26, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
ADOPTED : 7 Ayes
TIME
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
9 am – 12 pm
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Board Meeting Student Representatives at the Resource Table
Draft copies of the Resource Table Student Representative assignments for Board meetings were distributed.
Student Trustee Gomez explained that the Student Representative at the Resource Table is selected based on the location of the Board meetings in a particular month. For example, the Board meeting of October 18, 2006 will be held at LATTC. Therefore, Mr. Burrall, as ASO President at LATTC, will be expected to sit at the Resource
Table for both Board meetings in October. Student Trustee Gomez emphasized the importance of having student representation at the Board meetings and asked for volunteers to serve as the Student Representative at the
Resource Table for the Board meetings of July 26, 2006; August 9, 2006; and August 23, 2006.
The following individuals volunteered as follows:
July 26, 2006 – Educational Services Center – Ethan Burrall, ASO President, LATTC
August 9, 2006 – Educational Services Center – Patrick Harris, ASO President, LAHC
August 23, 2006 – Educational Services Center – Ryan HallAllen, ASO President, LACC
Motion by Mr. Burrall, seconded by Mr. Corwin, to adopt the Resource Table Student Representative assignments as amended as follows:
Board Meetings
July 12, 2006
July 26, 2006
August 9, 2006
August 23, 2006
Location
Educational Services Center
Educational Services Center
Educational Services Center
Educational Services Center
September 6, 2006 Educational Services Center
September 20, 2006 Los Angeles Southwest College
October 4, 2006 Educational Services Center
October 18, 2006 Los Angeles TradeTech College
November 1, 2006 Educational Services Center
November 15, 2006 Los Angeles Valley College
December 6, 2006 Educational Services Center
December 13, 2006 Los Angeles City College
January 10, 2007 Educational Services Center
January 24, 2007 Pierce College
February 7, 2007 Educational Services Center
February 21, 2007 Los Angeles Harbor College
March 7, 2007
March 21, 2007
Educational Services Center
Los Angeles Mission College
April 11, 2007
April 25, 2007
May 16, 2007
May 30, 2007
June 13, 2007
June 27, 2007
July 11, 2007
July 25, 2007
Educational Services Center
Educational Services Center
West L.A. College
Educational Services Center
East Los Angeles College
Educational Services Center
Educational Services Center
Educational Services Center
ADOPTED AS AMENDED : 7 Ayes
Student Representative at Resource Table
Ethan Burrall, ASO President, LATTC
Patrick Harris, ASO President, LAHC
Ryan HallAllen, ASO President, LACC
Eva Jackson, ASO President, LASC
Eva Jackson, ASO President, LASC
Ethan Burrall, ASO President, LATTC
Ethan Burrall, ASO President, LATTC
Narine Jugharyan, ASU President, LAVC
Narine Jugharyan, ASU President, LAVC
Ryan HallAllen, ASO President, LACC
Ryan HallAllen, ASO President, LACC
Abraham White, ASO President, Pierce College
Abraham White, ASO President, Pierce College
Patrick Harris, ASO President, LAHC
Patrick Harris, ASO President, LAHC
Jesse Martinez, ASO President, LAMC
Jesse Martinez, ASO President, LAMC
Gregory Jennings, ASO President, WLAC
Gregory Jennings, ASO President, WLAC
Matt Corwin, ASU President, ELAC
Matt Corwin, ASU President, ELAC
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Student Appointments to Outside Committees
Student Trustee Gomez requested that at least one of the Associated Student Presidents volunteer to serve as the student representative on each of the outside District committees.
Mr. Clerx recommended that Student Trustee Gomez serve as the student representative for the District
Academic Senate. He explained the function of each committee.
Following the discussion, the following appointments were made:
District Academic Senate
Function:
Student Trustee Luis Gomez
Mr. Ethan Burrall, LATTC, Alternate
Districtwide Budget Committee
Function: Makes recommendations on budget expenditures
Meets once a month on Wednesday afternoons at the District Office in the Board Room
Mr. Matt Corwin, ELAC
Mr. Patrick Harris, LAHC, Alternate
District Curriculum Committee
Function: Develops curriculum policy
Meets once a month on Friday afternoons at LACC
Mr. Ryan HallAllen, LACC
Ms. Narine Jugharyan, LAVC, Alternate
Educational Policies Advisory Committee
Mr. Clerx requested that the appointment to the Educational Policies Advisory Committee be postponed because this committee is in the process of redefining its role.
Motion by Mr. Burrall, seconded by Mr. Corwin, to adopt the aforementioned appointments.
ADOPTED : 7 Ayes
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Affairs Committee Chair’s Monthly Report
Student Trustee Gomez expressed his appreciation to the Associated Student Presidents for attending today’s meeting and helping the Committee reach quorum.
Associated Student Body Presidents’ Reports
The following individuals reported on issues, activities, and events at their respective campuses:
Mr. Gregory Jennings, WLAC; Ms. Jugharyan, LAVC; Mr. Corwin, ELAC; Mr. Harris, LAHC;
Mr. HallAllen, LACC; Mr. Ethan Burrall, LATTC; and Mr. Abraham White, Pierce College.
Student Trustee Gomez indicated that representatives from Region 7 of the Student Senate for California
Community Colleges held meetings following some of last year’s SAC meetings and expressed his hope that the same type of meetings can be held again this year.
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AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Clerx indicated that the Student Leadership Institute is scheduled to be held in September this year. He will provide details as they become available.
Student Trustee Gomez requested that at the next SAC meeting, the Associated Student Presidents discuss their goals for 200607.
SUMMARY – NEXT MEETING
The next SAC meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2006. The deadline for the ASO Presidents to submit agenda items is August 11, 2006. Student Trustee Gomez indicated that agenda items for the next meeting would include ASO Advisors at LATTC and WLAC, the Student Senate for the California Community Colleges
(SSCCC), and Student Affairs Committee Goals for 200607.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. HallAllen, seconded by Mr. Burrall, to adjourn.
APPROVED : 7 Ayes
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
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