COLLEGE PLANNING COUNCIL
MINUTES
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
PRESENT:
Charlotte Achen, Dennis Bailey-Fougnier, Jill Gallo, Diane Goody, Paul Harvell,
Steve Hodges, Renee Kilmer, Brian King, Victoria Lewis, Michael Mangin,
Graciano Mendoza, Dan Rothwell, Barbara Schultz-Perez, Stephanie Stainback,
and Kathie Welch
ABSENT:
None
VISITORS:
John Graulty, Kristin Fabos, Rick Fillman, Jeff Hancock, Ray Kaupp, Isabel
O’Connor, Barbara Rigg, Georg Romero, Wanda Garner, Joseph Watkins, Jim
Weckler,
1.0
Call to Order and Introduction of Substitutes
None.
2.0
Review of Agenda
No Discussion.
3.0
Oral Communications
None.
4.0
Management Dialog
None.
5.0
Santa Cruz County College Commitment Press Conference Review
Brian thanked Kristin and Melinda for their work on the press conference.
6.0
SPRAC Review – LIA Position
SPRAC Chair Jeff Hancock reported on SPRAC’s review of the LIA LRC Tutorial
position. He said SPRAC was concerned about how the one remaining position will
complete the remaining work, and SPRAC recommended limiting the amount of face to
face contact with students to balance the clerical work that needs to be done. Renee
added that this is a categorical position which the college no longer has the funding for.
Dan made a motion to move the reduction forward and Michael seconded the motion.
The motion passed by voice vote.
7.0
Bookstore Update
Victoria reported that the bookstore manager has resigned and the college is looking for a
short term solution for the management of the bookstore. In the long term the college is
looking at the bookstore operation, the vacancy (and service reduction) in duplications,
and the upcoming foodservice request for proposal in a holistic manner. The college will
revisit the bookstore plan once interim management is in place. In addition Victoria said
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the college is using foodservice survey, which was conducted last spring, to help draft the
foodservice RFP.
Michael said the duplications issue is really difficult for faculty, the timing is hard,
and thanked the classified staff for their hard work. Michael said faculty needs training
on how to post documents online and provide information to students at the least cost.
Dennis said an additional complication is that Federal financial aid programs require
the college to advise students to find textbooks the cheapest way possible, and often the
cheapest way is not the college bookstore.
Stephanie asked if the college has researched pricing print on demand software. Victoria
responded that the college has done the preliminary research. Stephanie expressed
concern about contracting out services and Steve said viewing all three issues holistically
is wise, more global approach.
Victoria said the transitions will be difficult. In duplications there is a temporary solution
in place, but it is not the best solution. Paul said every solution in the bookstore is going
to be temporary, because it is an evolving system and industry.
Joseph said students do have an interest in utilizing library reserves versus purchasing
textbooks. The Student Senate has discussed print on demand and received pushback
from faculty.
Stephanie asked if the Student Senate is still considering creating a student center and
Charlotte said the idea has been scrapped. Joseph added there is interest in a recreational
facility, and the Student Senate would like to renovate the cafeteria. He said the current
cafeteria is not an appealing place, and the students feel there needs to be a recreational
space.
Paul recommended looking into what other community colleges do. There are
differences between four year colleges where students live on campus and community
colleges.
Victoria closed the discussion by saying that right now the college is not planning on
moving the bookstore.
8.0
2011-12 Budget Update
Victoria began by reporting that the 2011-12 college deficit is $3,498,000. The college is
using reserves to help bridge the deficit. Victoria said DSPS is running a deficit and will
have to receive bridge funding. The shortfall was covered by the stroke center
foundation funds.
CPC will discuss the budget again at its September 21 meeting.
9.0
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
CPC Minutes
September 7, 2011
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