Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Total on Roster: 15
Votes needed for simple
majority vote: 50% + 1 = 9
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 10
Location:
Aptos Campus
SAC East Room 225
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Student Senate Agenda
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday May 2nd, 2013. The meeting
time and location information is noted on the agenda. The purpose of this meeting is to be the direct representation of Cabrillo College’s
Student Body. We will see to it that the student’s best interests are being served and that the students are given the opportunity to be
heard. If you have any questions, please contact us at 831.477.5677. If needed, you can be provided with any disability-related
modification or accommodations; please call Disabled Student Program and Services at (831) 479-6379. Requests should be made as
early as possible, though on-campus transportation can be called for at any time. Please note that any action item that is discussed
may not have an action taken during this meeting.
I.
Called to Order at 3:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call – Full House.
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
Devin moved to approve the Agenda for May 2 nd, 2013.
Cedar seconded the motion.
Motion passed 10/0/1.
III. Approval of the Minutes
A. April 18th , 2013
Cedar moved to approve the minutes for April 18, 2013.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Motion passed 10/0/1.
B. April 25th, 2013
Devin moved to approve the minutes for April 25, 2013.
Tana seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 11/0/0.
3 minutes
3 minutes
IV. Public Comments
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Senate on issues not already appearing on the agenda.
There will be a limit of five (5) minutes per speaker.
V.
Presidential Announcements
5 Minutes
VI. New Business
A.
English Department Award Ceremony
Info/Action
T. DeSandres
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion/possible action regarding the approval of $55.00 from the Programs Account to
provide refreshments at the English Department Writing Awards Ceremony on May 3rd, where they honor their
Writing Awards and Endowed Scholarship winners.
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This is the same item from last week’s agenda, “English Department Award Ceremony New
Business item.”
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The difference is that the English Department did not accurately project their total expenses.
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Their projected Taher catering expenses were short $55.00.
Tana moved to approve $55.00 from the Programs Account for the English Department
Award Ceremony.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 11/0/0.
B.
SMAC Summer Fieldtrip
Info/Action
D. Constantino
10 Minutes
This Item is up for discussion/possible action regarding the approval of $1,000.00 from the ______ Account for
SMAC to attend a conference over the summer.
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SMAC is requesting funds to attend art, metal workshop venues in Los Angeles over the
2013 Summer.
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Funds will be used for traveling expenses, which will cover costs for a bus, and possibly a
few snacks.
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Student advantages are that they will be exposed to more contemporary art which will
enhance their learning experience while at Cabrillo College.
Darwin moved to approve $1,000 from the Programs Account for SMAC to attend a summer conference.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Laurence seconded the motion.
Motion passed 8/2/1.
C.
Snacks for Graduation Rehearsal
Info/Action
A. Cornett
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion/possible action regarding the approval of $200.00 from the Programs Account for
snacks for students participating in the graduation ceremony.
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The 2012 – 2013 Cabrillo College Graduation will be on June 7th at 4 pm
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It would be courteous to the 2012- 2013 graduating class to provide them with snacks
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The ceremony takes about two hours, and students always get hungry and thirsty while
waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Cedar moved to approve $200.00 from the Programs Account for the Graduation Rehearsal.
Sharon seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 11/0/0.
D.
Food for Finals
Info/Action
C. Frost
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion/possible action regarding the approval of $500.00 from the Programs Account for food
to serve the students during finals week.
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In prior years, Senate’s have given student snacks and scantrons during finals week.
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This event serves as an opportunity for students to meet their senators and build a positive
idea of what the Senate is and how they help students directly.
Carter moved to approve $500.00 from the Programs Account for food to serve during finals week.
Laura seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 11/0/0.
E.
Cafeteria Renovations
Info. / Action
L. Hunerberg
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of the formal plans for the cafeteria
renovations.
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This discussion will serve as an update on current cafeteria renovations.
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The project plan is continuing well with Craig Bailey, our project manager.
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The cafeteria floor will have durable ceramic tiles.
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We are currently looking for tile designs which will be ideally tan, dark blue and blue.
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We plan to paint and renovate the walls.
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We plan to install new electric outlets above student bar counters where students can study.
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We plan to install new and better lighting that will have pendent’s hanging from the ceilings.
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We plan to install new furniture, new tables and new chairs.
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We project the construction to happen over the summer, if final plans can be submitted by
June 2nd to the Faculty and Planning Facility committee for approval.
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The projected construction expenses remain at $580,000.
F.
MOOCs
Info/ Discussion
D. Constantino
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Massive Open Online Courses committee.
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Massive Open Online Courses are being used across the nation.
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MOOCs is building up in interest and popularity.
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Cabrillo College has organized a sub-committee of Faculty Senate named MOOCs.
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We need to address questions such as: Does MOOCs have a place in education? Can an
online course completely replace an in person lecture?
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MOOC’s has a place in education, but not to replace teachers – this is a common fear
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$2 million per course – teachers want to know how they can keep up with this type of
investment.
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We agree that the place of MOOCs is to supplement a live teacher.
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A recurring issue is that MOOCs companies want returns on their investments – so we need
to consider if this would create a two-tear system so poor students would be disadvantaged.
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Also, there needs to be a balance between Cabrillo College extension courses offered and
MOOCs.
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We need to address what are distinctions between MOOCs and current online courses.
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MOOCs courses have cyber classes of 70,000 students!!!
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Generally speaking, on-line courses have between 30 – 40 students.
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Also, it is important to note that MOOCs doesn’t offer certificate or credits.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
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Furthermore, in order to take a test, you need to schedule an exam at a proctoring center
which costs $50.
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Finally, we should consider that there could be a huge disconnect between material and
student.
Aimme moved to extend time by 3 minutes.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Motion to extend time by 3 minutes passed unanimously.
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Issues of student integrity need to be considered as well.
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On-line courses do not guarantee that students are present.
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Also, accreditation issues are relevant to students.
Informal vote of who would take a MOOCs class.
4/7/0.
Informal vote of MOOCs having a place in online education.
10/1/0.
G. Outdoor meetings
Info/ Discussion
L. Hunerberg
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding having at least one more meeting outside before the term ends.
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Next week’s meeting should be outside in front of the library.

With elections happening next week, it would be a great way to promote elections if the
Senate were to have a meeting outdoors and accessible to students.

We will be able to connect our Star Fish Device to outdoor outlets.
Those in favor of having next week’s meeting outside.
Motion passed 8/2/1.
H.
End of year celebration
Info/ Discussion
C. Green
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the end of year celebration that marks the transition from one year’s Senate
to the next.
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Traditionally the senate has had a dinner for all senators with new senators after elections.
Last years diner was at the Crow’s Nest.
This year we will host the dinner again at the Crow’s Nest.
The location will accommodate 20+ seating.
Keep meals under $25/person.
Vegan and gluten free diets need to be recognized.
The diner will be held on May 30th Thursday at 6:30 pm
VII. Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Basic Skills Committee – Meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Presidential Committee – Meeting Friday and Saturday.
Safety Committee – Meeting tomorrow at 8 a.m.
Elections – Will not be meeting tomorrow. Overall, Senate debates went well, and had a strong turn out. Remember to remind
your classes to vote.
VIII. Reports
2 minutes ea.
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A. Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen - Meet with Bill Monning’s representative. Spoke about ab540 students, student
success, MOOCs and EOPS and DSPS issues.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg – Remember to announce elections in classes, and encourage students to become
involved in the senate.
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino – I attended the General Assembly this past weekend. We passed the resolutions
we discussed at last meeting, and can be found on Dropbbox.
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett - I attended the General Assembly and it was interesting and the
resolutions that were passed will be discussed at next week’s meeting.
Student Trustee: Cedar Green
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan – I will post a report soon on Dropbox regarding the General Assembly.
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
B.
Senators-at-Large
Laurence Applen
Bobby Buckter – I wanted to let the Senate know that a Food Co-op member how is on a food strike. The Food Co-op
went through the right processes for Joe Nuygen to help find a space but he cant find time to find a location, so some
processes need to change. This is why the geodesic dome is in quad. Also, Yemin is planning to have social justice
journal 6 months in advance.
Tana DeSandres Carter Frost - I sat with Bill Monning’s representative and discussed legislation and how we want to see it. Fax
machine!!!
Sharon O’Connor – I attended the General Assembly meeting and will have a report this weekend on Dropbox.
Rory Schneider
Natacha Wells- AGS is having a Rummage Sale this weekend, Friday – Sunday from 8 am – 4pm at Cabrillo College.
Please donate if you can.
C.
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto – I will be off campus next week. I want to thank the Senate for funding graduation snacks. It is a
nice way to provide a final service for graduating students. In regards to graduation, petitons should be in by now.
Also, the idea of providing scantrons for students during finals week is a good way for students to meet and interact
with the Senate. Finally, I am impressed that 8 senators are wearing their senator polo’s, great job!
Flor Chacòn – Be mindful that elections are coming up and that tabling in Watsonville needs to be done.
IX. Agenda Building
5 Minutes
X.
4:15 pm
Adjournment
Student Senate Executive Meeting Agenda
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XI. Call to Order 4:20 p.m.
A. Roll Call- Full House.
XII. Adoption of the Executive Agenda
XIII. Approval of the Executive Minutes
XIV. Regular Business
A. Attendance from Last Meeting
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Ivan resigned.
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Cedar was not excused from last week’s absencec.
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Bobby had a family emergency and is excused from last weeks meeting.
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Darwin was late due to car issues.
B.
C.
D.
5 Minutes
Discussion of Meeting
10 Minutes
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It was distracting when members from the audience are having side conversation with
senators during the meeting.
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This behavior should be addressed as a “POINT OF ORDER” during the meeting, so as to
discourage distracting conversations.
Discussion of Senate
5 Minutes
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3 meetings left for the 2012 – 2013 Senate.
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We should address committee meeting and seante absence.
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We should clarify if missing multiple committee meetings on one day could cause a senator
to be on probation.
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We need to address office policies.
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Office policies are currently not being complied with on a daily basis.
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For example, there are students using computers and printing services while senators are
not in the offices.
Assigning and Updates of Mentors
5 Minutes
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
XV. Advisors Reports
5 Minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto - With regards to office policies, I agree that they need to be revisited. I’ve seen students that I don’t
recognize in the offices.
Flor Chacòn – In terms of Watsonville Elections tabling, I can carpool 7 persons in the Cabrillo van.
XVI. Executive Agenda Requests
XVII.
Adjournment
4:34 pm
Upcoming Senate Meetings
Unless noted, the Student Senate will be holding their meetings the following days at 3pm on the Aptos Campus in SAC East 225.
May 2nd
May 9th
May 16th (Watsonville)
May 29th
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