How to you define the Cabrillo Way?
An excuse for something ridiculous with a wink and a smile
Never really understood, been here 27 years
We’ve always done it like this (stagnation)
Good ole boys
Scape goat phrase for not dealing with things- not dealing with things
An intelligent approach to issues
A lack of rigidity that embraces ambiguity
Collaborative
Traditional
Very detailed & slow
Accepting of others ideas while still being passionate about your own
Everything is home grown here- organic
Consistent
Able to develop wholistically
What has been your vision for Cabrillo?
Realistic how we see ourselves
Affordable and accessible
Continued academic freedom
Paperless
Staffing & salaries- fully staffed/fully funded
A secure funding stream
Increased diversity in hiring and staffing
Increase Latino leadership skills- need greater sense of community @ Scotts Valley & Watsonville
(disconnected from the Main Campus, services have been eroded)
A place to discover one’s passions and enjoy learning (be able to explore and try things)
What would each constituent say is the best thing about Cabrillo?
Faculty- quality faculty ,great teaching, academic freedom, fun & creativity
Classified- Collaboration for student success, sense of equality equality of importance, too much to do
Students- teachers, smaller classes, an excellent college, diversity, involved students
Administrators- community opportunities, good relationships with faculty, open to criticism,
cooperation
Community- responsive to needs, diverse, activities and community events, excellent faculty, access,
Cabrillo is shining star of the community
If we could be the perfect Cabrillo, what one thing would need to be added?
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Resources
Staff
Competitive Pay
Multi-cultural opportunity
Systems/Training (streamlined & automated)
Faculty/Department interaction (sharing & learning)
Women’s re-entry center
Less Hierarchy
Streamlined student planning and services (good information for all)
What is the one we could improve at Cabrillo?
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College calendar with committee meetings
Communication & streamlined, easy (simplified) processes
Communication of compliance
Facilities improvements (overpass, 2nd one)- not just light
More garbage bins, garbage collection/responsible recycling (too many suspicious packages),
increase recycle bins
Signage for designated smoking/no skateboarding
Fires from ashes in garbage cans
More staff training and professional development
Resources, pay & budget increases, adjunct participation & parity, & hiring all staff
Review of class cancellations and repeatability policy
Make it easier for students to ask for help
What are the two words you would use to describe Cabrillo?
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Dynamic energy and dedication
Passion for success out of challenge
Student Centric
Big scale collegiality
Nurturing, helpful and accountable
Good teaching/faculty- effective & collaborative
Diverse
Complex, systems not always as clear as they could be
Need list of committees