ASCC minutes
November 3rd, 2005
ASCC Agenda
3:45PM, Room 1804
Sesnon House, Aptos Campus
November 3rd, 2005
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I. Organizational Items
1.) Call to Order/Roll Call @ 3:48
Voting Members:
Leflora
Nicole
Mario
Kristina
Dawn
Jason
Shannon
Niki
Luz
Ryan
William
Roll from the notes I was given lists only these 11 names but in a vote on action item number one 15
persons voted.
1.1) Approval of the agenda
Dawn motions to approve the agenda for November 3rd 2005 second by Luz.
Motion Carries Unanimously
Voting Members Needed for Quorum(1/2+1): 7
Voting Members Needed to Pass Budgets/Bylaws(2/3): 7
2.) Approval of the Minutes
Jason motions to approve the minutes from October 27th 2005 second by Dawn.
Motion Carries Unanimously
II.
Public Comments
3 minutes(each)
Phil Boutelle
Philboutelle@yahoo.com
(831) 457-2527
The math department at Cabrillo College has written an objection to the schedule change. Philip would like
more time in the future to explain the situation of science and math students at Cabrillo College.
Billee Paul
College Night is on Monday, November 7th in the gymnasium; it is a great opportunity to get transfer
questions answered. Looking for volunteers for set-up and take-down. Set-up starts at 3pm. There is also a
flyer on campus for more information.
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Marcy Ellen Craig
The transfer lunch will be held to honor the hard work of transfer students before they leave Cabrillo
College. This is a follow up to last year’s successful transfer breakfast. Requesting funds to put on the
event.
Jason
Students are very thankful for the bus pass refund.
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III.
President’s Report
3 minutes
In the future I advise against changing the meeting time. There will be a self-evaluation form next week.
Next Friday CalSAC Region 4 meeting at Evergreen College.
IV.
Review and Vote on Applications for New Senators
none this week
V.
Action
1. Resolution in Favor of Protecting C.C. Funding
James/Leflora
James motions to adopt a resolution against proposition 76 on the November special election ballot
second by Melissa.
14 in favor
1 abstention
motion carries
2.Resolution Against Proposition 76
Motion withdrawn
Jason
3.Cabrillo Voting Rally
Jason
Jason motions to spend no more than $200 from the Programs account to fund a voting rally at Cabrillo
College on November 8th second by Shannon.
motion carries
4.Thanksgiving
Nicole M.
Nicole motions to spend no more than $3,000 from the Programs account to fund Thanksgiving dinner
event at Watsonville and Aptos campuses second by Dawn.
motion carries
5.Business Cards
Cris
Cris motions to reimburse Cris for no more than $400 from the Student Rep account for Business Cards.
motion carries
6.Picture Funding
Lysette
Lysette motions to change the account that funds will be withdrawn from to reimburse Lysette for
pictures from the Programs account to the Student Rep account second by Dawn.
motion carries
VI.
Information
1. Trustee Conference
Nicole M.
The Trustee Conference will be held at the Mariott and it is not just for trustees. It will be held from
Thursday, November 17th through Saturday, November 19th. An advisor is needed for members of the
Senate to attend. Confirmation is needed by Monday November 7th to attend.
2. Democrat Club Conference
James
The Democrat Club is requesting funding to attend the Young Democrats of America Fall conference in
Pheonix, Arizona on December 2nd and 3rd. Will be back as an action item next meeting.
VII.
Event Updates
3 minutes
1. Jason
Election Rally will be held at Cabrillo College on November 7th from 11am until 2pm.
2. James
The debate went very well. It was informative and positive. There will be another debate in the Spring.
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3. Jason
Absentee Polling is available at the county clerk’s offices in Watsonville and Santa Cruz.
4. Dawn
Due to low turnout, the ski and snowboard sale yielded fewer funds than expected. The sale netted
approximately $1,300.
5.Leflora
College Night is on Monday, November 7th.
6. Jason
The special elections lecture was a good event. Very informative. Hope it is held again in subsequent
years.
VIII. Committee Reports
Ad Hoc
Carpool
No report
3 minutes(each)
Ryan
Instructional Supports
Jason
There is $10,000 available for grants. All grants are in. It is too late to submit a new grant. Results will be
available November 18th.
Thanksgiving
Nicole M.
Chante has made an excellent flyer and Kristina is helping with decorations. James and David will be
helping with drinks. There will be a toy drive in conjunction with OLA.
Black History Month
Melissa
During the four weeks Cabrillo College will be celebrating Black History Month two weeks will be
devoted to celebrating the achievements of black women. Also organizing a poetry reading and
contacting potential speakers.
Internal
SAC
No report
Budget
No report
Nicole M.
Melissa
Legislative
No report
Mario
Networking and Communications
Sweatshirts will be in soon
Nicole M.
Constitution and By-laws
David
There was a meeting last week and the next meeting will be devoted to making amendments.
Watsonville
Kristina
The League of Women voters have said that they will not be putting on a forum for the elections because
of expected poor attendance.
ICC
Dawn
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No report
Campus Sustainability
Still working on current projects
David
Wireless Internet
Cris
Currently brainstorming with faculty members and trying to work out the logistics.
External Committee Reports
Accreditation Committee
There will be a meeting in room 4 B
Jason
Alcohol and Drug Committee
James
Committee aims to reduce binge drinking in Cabrillo College students. They admit that the previous
flyers were misleading and inaccurate and are taking steps to amend them.
Physical Resources Accreditation Committee
David
Shannon and David attended the meeting on November 1st and discussed what resources the school had
and how to best utilize them.
Faculty Senate Committee
Leflora
The math department wants to switch to a 16 weeks schedule opposed to a final week schedule.
Curriculum Committee
Leflora
Changing from model transfer program to model program. Cabrillo College will provide a list of required
courses for an AA and recommend that students use Assist.org to discover specific transfer requirements
for their major.
Enrollment Services
Leflora
This committee is looking for a student representative. Construction update: The bridge is being
postponed to finish the health and wellness center. Hoping for state bond measure to pass in 2006.
IX.
Senator Reports
James
No report
3 minutes(each)
Jason
I don’t support the 16 week schedule. To conserve funds I think we should limit conference attendance to
persons who have not attended a conference before. Also, I think we should give the fish tank to Melissa.
Please come support the rally.
Shannon
No report
Lysette
Thank you picture takers. Others of you, please take your pictures I will be picking them up on Monday.
Nicole B.
The debate was excellent, thank you everyone. I worked out last night and am now sore.
Mario
Thanks for the Pictures, Cards, Sweatshirts. I’m sorry I couldn’t attend the debate. I think we should hold
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an event to raise awareness of issues that affect black students during Black History Month.
Luz
I’m glad to be back.
Nicole M.
Welcome back, Luz. I’m sore from working out. My voice is sore. Have a great weekend.
Kristina
I hope the fish don’t die. The Billee Paul event planning is coming along well. I’d like to have a big
band. It will be held November 14th in the Horticulture Center. My birthday is January 15th it’s going to
be neat, please come. I think a cornucopia would be neat for thanksgiving decorations.
Ryan
Thank you, everyone, for your concern. And thank you, Leflora, for your make-up artistry. The Green
Festival is this weekend, there will be excellent vegan food. Thanks for passing the resolution.
Cris
I cleaned the office a little bit. We need to take better care of the fish. Halloween was good. The debate
was awesome. Mario knows my cousin - small world.
William
The debate was awesome. Also, I would like to have a movie night.
Melissa
No report
David
No report
Leflora
The debate was excellent. Please go to College Night. I think we should send as many people as possible
to the conferences, they’re great opportunities for learning and networking.
X.
Advisor Reports
3 minutes
Sesario
Cris and James win the Stanford tickets. There will be a partial refund for bus passes. Great debate I
thought you showed great professionalism, James. Be sure to accurately post meeting times.
Gabe
Use Dreamweaver to update the website. SAC committee meeting is coming up, be sure to attend.
XI.
Agenda Building
Student survey info item Jason
The Voice column info item James
Reimbursement for photos action item Lysette
Black History Month Guidelines info item Melissa
Budget info item Melissa
School computer backup info item Jason
XII.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:29 pm
Executive Meeting
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Organizational Items
I. Call to order @ 5:35
II. Roll Call
Leflora
David
Nicole
Melissa
Mario
Kristina
III. Approval of Minutes
Melissa motion to amend minutes to action item number one to reflect that
Melissa is chair of Black History Month committee second by Mario.
motion carries
IV. Voting Members: 6
V. Voting Members Needed for Quorum: 4
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Public Comments
none
Action/Information
I. Executive Board Review
Leflora
The Executive Board is performing poorly. There is poor attendance and a lack of unity
meetings. The Executive board should set an example. Demonstrate professionalism.
Make clear reports. Our lack of productivity is concerning.
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II. Senate at Large Review
Skipped
III. Special Elections Committee
Jason
Jason motions to form and Ad hoc committee to give extra credibility to the senate’s
position on propositions affecting students second by Kristina.
motion carries
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IV. Committees
skipped
Officer’s Reports
skipped
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Advisor’s Reports
You are all great people and great leaders, keep up your momentum. This is one of the
most enjoyable Senate’s I have ever advised.
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Agenda Building
skipped
Adjournment
adjourned @ 5:57
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