College Planning Council Wednesday, February 29, 2012; SAC 225 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. AGENDA What can we do today that will help our students succeed? 1 1. Call to Order/Introduction of Substitutes I 2 2. Review of Agenda I 2 3. Oral Communications Members of the audience may speak to non-agenda items (2 minute limit per speaker) I 5 4. Santa Cruz County College Commitment Update Topic Leader(s) – Melinda D 10 5. Budget Reduction Recommendations and Criteria Topic Leader(s)—Victoria I/D 60 6. SPRAC Report Topic Leader(s)—Marcy I/D 40 7. Adjourn 1 A=Action, D=Discussion, I=Information TRUSTHUMANITYCIVILITYOPTIMISM The mission of Cabrillo College is to enhance the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community by assisting all students in their quest for lifelong learning and success in an ever-changing world. Our purpose is to provide an accessible and effective learning environment which aids students in their pursuit of transfer, career preparation, personal fulfillment, job advancement, and retraining goals. Our core values are academic freedom, critical and independent thinking, and respect for all people and cultures. Our commitment is to encourage excellence, offer a balanced curriculum, promote teaching methods for diverse learning styles, and involve and enrich our com munity.