TRANSMOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENT TEAM
For College Procedure
2.01.01.14: Committees
MINUTES FOR 2015-2016
(Note: The chair must email the approved minutes to the IE Office for placement on the College web page.)
September 15, 2015
Members in attendance: Ann Barto,Vanessa Bretado,
Vanessa Camacho, Xiomara Chianelli, Zaira Crisafulli,
Kathleen Devaney, Grace Haddox, David Henry, Gertrud
Konings-Dudin, Robin Kitchen, Rebecca McDaniel, Hyung
Lae Park
B.
Members not in attendance: Socorro Arteaga, Jan Eveler,
Blanca Garcia, Christy Garza, Javier Guerra, David Leslie,
Terri Mann, Alfredo Salas, Irma Sanchez, Alma Valadez,
Rick Webb
I.
Campus/Site Improvements
1.
Proposals have been streamlined from
last year
2.
Think of proposals
3.
Designate people to help promote
through word of mouth to gather
proposals along with sending emails
4.
Potential Proposals
Call to order
 Charging stations in the library if
they don’t already have one
 Mayra Cordero for another
osmosis fountain
 Additional lighting in parking lots
 Benches in hallways for students
 Another bicycle rack
 Pencil Sharpeners in classrooms
The meeting was called to order by Vanessa
Camacho, committee chair, at 4:00 pm.
II.
Election of New officers
Vanessa opened up by asking for nominations for
officer positions for this year. After some
discussion, the following officer positions were
voted on and filled:
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III.
C.
Chair-elect- Xiomara Chianelli
3rd Representative-Robin Kitchen
Secretary-Vanessa Bretado-Monroy
Treasurer-Hyung Lae Park
EOM
1.
Vanessa Camacho will locate the
nomination box
2.
Committee will help with the EOM
celebration (setup and cleanup)
Old Business
V.
Open Floor
Update on 2014-2015 Campus /Site Improvements
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IV.
Plexi-glass for signage is the only thing pending
from last year which is pretty much ready just
needs to be installed and will be found at all
main entrances
Vanessa Camacho will send and electronic version
of the proposal document along with proposal ideas
discussed at today’s meeting
VI.
New Business
A.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October
13, 2015 at 3 p.m. in Room 1123.
Budget
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VII.
$975 has been allocated for the
committee’s ongoing activities such as
EOM
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
$5,000 has been allocated for
Campus/Site improvements
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October 13, 2015
Members in attendance: Socorro Arteaga, Ann
Barto,Vanessa Bretado, Vanessa Camacho, Xiomara
Chianelli, Zaira Crisafulli, Kathleen Devaney, Blanca Garcia,
Javier Guerra, Grace Haddox, David Henry, Gertrud
Konings-Dudin, Robin Kitchen, LT. David Leslie, Rebecca
McDaniel, Hyung Lae Park, Alfredo Salas, Alma Valadez
3.
Blackout blinds were also proposed
for classrooms but there was no
vendor found, Vanesa recommended
to call Dr. Gross’s office or
purchasing to help out with the
details.
Members not in attendance: Jan Eveler, Christy Garza,
Terri Mann, Irma Sanchez, Rick Webb
4.
Dolores Gross x2122 for those of you
who might have missed it.
5.
Student government will be using a
survey at their next meeting for
suggestions on proposals as to what
they would like improved at TM and
will be provided before the next IT
meeting.
6.
Due date for proposals is November 3
in Dr. Gross’s office.
7.
Reminder-supervisor signature is
needed on proposals and can be
submitted early to Dr. Gross’s office
for her to review.
8.
The committee approves proposals
November 10.
9.
Ideas of some proposals were more
plants, benches and cleaning fabric
chairs.
10.
Proposal for extension of cement,
which Vanessa Camacho will be
submitting, for the two tables that
were purchased last year to be placed
in butterfly garden, will be submitted
to see if the college will take care of it
or if the campus improvement budget
will.
11.
Keep in mind the college may assume
responsibility for some proposals,
suggestion was made to submit any or
all proposals.
12.
Vanessa will be inquiring with Dr.
Stroud if the campus improvement
budget can be used for TMECHS.
I.
Call to order
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II.
The meeting was called to order by Vanessa
Camacho at 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Blanca Garcia was introduced to the
committee.
Approval of Minutes
Approved through email per Dr. Stroud.
III.
Old Business
Approve EOM September nomination
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IV.
Perla Ramos was nominated for the Employee
of the Month for September.
New Business
A.
B.
Approved EOM for October
1.
Laura Molina was nominated for
Employee of the Month for October.
2.
A question was asked if students can
nominate faculty and staff for EOM.
Vanessa Camacho will be inquiring.
Campus Site Improvement Proposal
Reminders, Timeline, & Ideas
1.
2.
Committee agreed to send out
reminders through both emails and
flyers
No code for bike racks was found and
vendors are not on the approved list
for purchasing the bike racks, Vanessa
recommended to go ahead and submit
anyway and if approved we will work
with Dr. Gross for any necessary
changes.
C.
Campus Cleanup
1.
Will take place Thursday, November
19 from 10-12.
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2.
3.
D.
Mayra is collecting old textbooks to
recycle, as well as office supplies and
electronics.
V.
Open Floor
Campus Maps
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Encourage students to participate.
Presentation by TM Police
1.
There will be three active shooter
presentations held at TM campus-Oct.
15 @1:30, Oct 21@ 10 and Oct
27@4:30.
2.
Lt. Leslie went over gun laws that will
be passed for concealed carry on
college campuses on August 1, 2017.
3.
Dr. Garcia wants to know how this
concealed carry will impact us due to
having ECHS students on our campus
classrooms.
4.
TM Police is requesting a new office.
5.
Dean Eveler would like the support of
the Campus Improvement Committee
that the Police need more space, IT
committee voted that it will support
the idea pending discussions with
language lab.
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VI.
Campus maps are up and committee voted on
adding smaller extra maps by entrance walls,
the “you are here” icon will also be added to the
big maps as well as the smaller laminated maps
before printing. Belia will be emailing the
smaller version of maps to everyone for
individual distribution.
The EOM plaque is here which Alma took care
of.
Police allocation proposal will be re-visited next
meeting and Reading and Language lab will be
joining us, as well as Dean Eveler will be
attending to hear her input.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be held on November 10,
2015 at 3 p.m. in Room 1124.
VII.
Adjournment
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TRANSMOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENT TEAM
For College Procedure
2.01.01.14: Committees
MINUTES FOR 2014-2015
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Minutes for the 2014-2015 academic year were not provided by the committee.
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TRANSMOUNTAIN IE TEAM
MINUTES FOR 2013-2014
September 24, 2013
Members Present: Angelina Arellanes-Nunez, Socorro
Arteaga, Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Jeffrey Coles,
Zaira Crisafulli, , Christy Garza, Grace Haddox, David
Henry, Gertrud Konings-Dudin, Lisa Miller, Sandra Padilla,
Blayne Primozich, Alfredo Salas, Irma Sanchez, Alma
Valadez, Alberto Villegas, Dean Rick Webb
see if a removable sign can be made
and used here at TM.
III.
New Business
A.
Members Absent: Debra Farrelly, Cecilia Olan, Officer
Michael Guzman, Principal Diane Jones, Dean Jan Eveler
It was brought up by Dean Webb that the
Student Government Association (SGA)
wants to restore the paracourse / fitness trail
that runs around our campus. The restoration
would cost approximately $22,000. He and
Dean Eveler are working with the Rotary
Club on this. There may be people from
Rotary who are willing to donate for the
restoration of the paracourse.
Call to order by Gabriel Camacho at 4:00 p.m.
I.
Election of New Officers
Gabriel opened up by asking for nominations for
officer positions for this year. After some
discussion, the following officer positions were
voted on and filled:
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II.
Chair-elect – Christy Garza
3rd Representative – Blayne Primozich
Secretary – Melinda Camarillo
Treasurer – Zaira Crisafulli
B.
Signage
There is a new procedure for signage that the
committee needs to look into.
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 @
3 p.m. at TM. Room location TBA.
Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Old Business
A.
Paracourse
Employee of the Month
1.
A reading of the nominations took
place. Voting took place for an EOM
for September and October.
Submitted by Melinda Camarillo, Secretary.
 September EOM – Berenice
Jauregi
 October EOM – Debbie Foster
2.
Alma will continue to take pictures of
the EOMs and advertise for more
nominations.
3.
A discussion took place on possibly
moving the location of the EOM
reserved parking spot. A temporary,
removable sign would be nice so that
each EOM could place the sign in
their desired parking lot location.
Gabriel will call the Physical Plant to
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October 29, 2013
1.
Members Present: Angelina Arellanes-Nunez, Socorro
Arteaga, Vanessa Bretado, Gabriel Camacho, Melinda
Camarillo, Jeffrey Coles, Zaira Crisafulli, Grace Haddox,
David Henry, Gertrud Konings-Dudin, Lisa Miller, Cecilia
Olan, Blayne Primozich, Alfredo Salas, Irma Sanchez, Alma
Valadez, Dean Jan Eveler, Dean Rick Webb
TM IE had previously discussed
setting up a memory wall, but
anything put up on walls needs to be
approved by marketing.
Members Absent: Debra Farrelly, Christy Garza, Sandra
Padilla, Alberto Villegas, Officer Michael Guzman, Principal
Dianne Jones
Alma has stake signs that were
already made to honor retired and
deceased faculty. Gabe will talk with
Alberto about where to put these signs
since it was initially Alberto’s project.
It was suggested that marketing be
contacted before putting up these
stake signs.
Guests Present: Crystal Bustillos, TM Adjunct Senator;
Vincent Vielma, TM Student Senator and SGA representative
Call to order by Gabriel Camacho at 3:05 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Grace Haddox moved to accept the
minutes from September 24, 2013 meeting with minor
corrections. Motion passed.
I.
Paracourse – presentation from SGA
representative Vincent Vielma
It will cost an estimated $22,000 to refurbish
the trail and equipment. SGA has been asked
to contribute $3,000 to $5,000 for this
project. SGA would like others to donate
supplies and labor as well. Several
instructors are willing to help with this
project or have their students work on the
paracourse. The Military Club is interested
in doing labor for the trail. Deans mentioned
that no labor can be done on the paracourse
from outside of the college. The idea of
having local businesses sponsor stations and
recognizing them at the station somehow was
suggested. The Rotary Club has adopted this
project along with Jobe Materials. They have
asked the National Rotary for funding.
B.
Signage – report by Blayne Primozich
A list of signage needs was already made for
TM in 2008. A walk through of the campus
will be scheduled in order to update this list.
The signage subcommittee will work further
on this.
II.
B.
Employee of the Month
1.
There were 3 nominees for this
month. After voting and discussion,
EOM went to Ben Chavez.
2.
Because it is difficult to coordinate
delivery and planting of trees with
EOM celebration, EOM celebration
will be held at the end of the semester,
but tree planting will be done as soon
as trees are received.
Old Business
A.
New Business
A.
District IE – report by Gabriel Camacho,
Christy Garza, and Blayne Primozich
Proposal by Debbie Tomicelli to
honor retired Faculty and Staff
C.
Campus Cleanup – report by Gabriel
Camacho and Gertrud Konings-Dudin
A campus cleanup will be held on Nov. 8
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mayra Cordero from
recycling will be present. Pizza and goodies
will be handed out to students who
participate. All are encouraged to spread the
word and invite students!
D.
Adjunct offices and other issues – by
Crystal Bustillos, Adjunct Senator
1.
Adjunct instructors would like to
improve the security in their shared
office, especially because the
placement of the computers means
that their backs are always to the door.
The computers cannot be moved
because of the wiring. A swipe card
reader cannot be put on the door
because of the window next to it and
it would be too difficult to keep track
of keys for that office. A mirror could
possibly be put up so instructors can
see who enters/exits the room. Gabe
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will research the cost of a mirror for
this office.
2.
E.
Crystal wanted clarification on which
division they could contact for certain
issues. Deans explained that while
certain things had to be separate, some
events are joint efforts by both deans.
Renewing Subcommittees
A discussion took place on whether or not the
committee should renew the subcommittees
that were in place last year.
Blayne Primozich made a motion to do away
with the Conservation of Energy
Subcommittee. Motion passed.
Blayne Primozich made a motion to keep the
EOM, Signage, and Beautification
Subcommittees. Motion passed.
Alma Valadez made a motion to add the
Hospitality Subcommittee. Motion passed.
B.
Smoke Free Areas
SGA representative inquired about the
designation of smoke-free areas at TM.
Nothing other than signs indicating not to
smoke within 15 feet from doors have been
posted. It was suggested that we get
feedback from the TM community about
their thoughts and ideas on the smoke-free
areas. Committee will ask Campus Police
how they plan to enforce compliance with
any smoke-free areas. Signage committee
can begin by mapping out the 15 feet from
the door.
Motion to adjourn made by Blayne Primozich at 4:35 p.m.
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013
@ 3 p.m., TM Room 1124.
Submitted by Melinda Camarillo, Secretary.
It was suggested that each subcommittee
write an end of the year report so that the
new members can more easily pick up where
the last group left off.
III.
Other Business
A.
Student web registration room
Registrar needs to meet with the deans to
discuss if the student web registration room
will be built.
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November 26, 2013
Members Present: Socorro Arteaga, Gabriel Camacho,
Melinda Camarillo, Christy Garza, Grace Haddox, David
Henry, Gertrud Konings-Dudin, Lisa Miller, Sandra Padilla,
Blayne Primozich, Alfredo Salas, Alma Valadez, Alberto
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account, but they will be there soon.
All expenses made for TM IE should
be reimbursed when funds arrive.
B.
Employee of the Month
1.
Members Absent: Angelina Arellanes-Nunez, Vanessa
Bretado, Jeffrey Coles, Zaira Crisafulli, Debra Farrelly,
Cecilia Olan, Irma Sanchez, Dean Rick Webb, Principal
Dianne Jones
The EOM celebration is set for
Friday, December 6 from 9am –
11am. Attendees will meet in the
Dean’s Conference Room then walk
out to the trees to honor each EOM.
Snacks will be purchased based on the
amount of funds that will be available
in the account.
Call to order by Gabriel Camacho at 3:07 p.m.
Approval of minutes: David Henry moved to accept the
minutes from October 29, 2013 meeting with minor
corrections. Motion passed.
I.
2.
Old Business
A.
3.
A campus walk through took place last week
to update signage needs. A new draft of the
signage needs was made and passed out. It
was brought up that signage is an important
aspect of campus beautification and of
building safety. Members feel that this
request should be taken to Dr. Serrata’s
attention, and that must go through the
District IE Chair.
II.
C.
Pledge to stop use of plastic bottles
Mayra Cordero gave a presentation to
District IE members concerning the
use of plastic bottles. District IE
members pledged to stop using plastic
bottles and wants us to do the same.
Mayra may be invited to another one
of our meetings to discuss this with
us. Blayne volunteered to talk to the
management at Subway and Tazas on
campus about allowing customers to
use their own mugs/cups when buying
drinks.
2.
Campus Cleanup – report by Gabriel
Camacho and Gertrud Konings-Dudin
The campus cleanup was very successful.
Over 150 people volunteered and collected
lots of trash and recyclables. There will be a
write up in the Tejano Tribune about this
event. Two more cleanups are scheduled for
the spring semester – one before and one
after Spring Break.
District IE – report by Gabriel Camacho,
Christy Garza, and Blayne Primozich
1.
Tree Locations – report by Gertrud
Konings-Dudin
Gertrud showed the location of the
trees planted on campus. Ideally, the
trees should be planted near walkways
to shade the walkways. Location of
water lines will take precedence over
where trees are planted, but locations
near walkways will be considered
first.
New Business
A.
December EOM
Maria Aguirre with GCA Janitorial
Services.
Signage – report by Gabriel Camacho,
Blayne Primozich, and Alberto Villegas
David Henry made a motion to forward the
amended list of signage needs to District IE.
Motion Passed.
Celebration
D.
New Cactus Hill – report by Gertrud
Konings-Dudin
Gertrud got some new cacti donated. The
Cactus and Rock Club and the Native Plant
Society went to Jobe Quarry and rescued
some cacti for the Cactus Hill that they
maintain.
Motion to adjourn made by Gertrud Konings-Dudin at 3:50
p.m. Motion passed.
IE Account
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 @ 3
p.m.
Our TM IE funds for this year have
not yet been deposited into our
Submitted by Melinda Camarillo, Secretary.
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January 28, 2014
4.
Members Present: Socorro Arteaga, Vanessa Bretado,
Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Zaira Crisafulli,
Christy Garza, Grace Haddox, Lisa Miller, Cecilia Olan,
Blayne Primozich, Alfredo Salas, Alma Valadez, Officer
Dagoberto Perez,
After reviewing the nominees, the
committee voted for German Renteria
as EOM for January and Yolanda
Silva as EOM for February.
Members not in attendance: Angelina Arellanes-Nunez,
Jeffrey Coles, Debra Farrelly, David Henry, Gertrud
Konings-Dudin, Sandra Padilla, Irma Sanchez, Alberto
Villegas, Dean Jan Eveler, Dean Rick Webb, Principal
Dianne Jones
I.
B.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Gabriel
Camacho at 3:05 p.m.
II.
District IE Report – by Gabe, Christy, and
Blayne
1.
There was no District IE meeting held
this month.
2.
The Signage Reports will be posted
on the College IE website. The
District IE Chair should be asking Dr.
Serrata what will become of these
reports.
Approval of Minutes
C.
Grace Haddox moved to accept the minutes from the
November 26, 2013 meeting with minor corrections.
Motion passed.
III.
Vote for New EOM
Last semester Crystal Bustillos (TM Adjunct
Senator) asked for a mirror to be placed in
the Adjuncts’ Office for security purposes.
Crystal looked into mirrors and found some
ranging in price from $15 – $150.
Old Business
A.
Adjunct Office Mirror
Employee of the Month
1.
The committee discussed the
celebration and suggested ways in
which it could be improved for next
time. One suggestion was to have
someone serve the food in order to
limit the amount of food that people
can take. Another suggestion was to
schedule the celebration for just one
hour that cuts into 2 class periods.
2.
Celebration Planning
After the account is balanced from the
last celebration, the committee can
start planning the celebration for the
end of this semester based on the
available funds.
3.
Melinda Camarillo made a motion to ask
Dean Eveler’s Department to pay for the
mirror and have TM IE pitch in for some of
the cost if needed. Motion passed.
December Celebration
Tree Planting
It was suggested that the committee
start buying smaller trees in order to
stay within the budget.
IV.
New Business
A.
Possible Relocation of Designated Smoking
Areas – report by Officer Perez
There have been some complaints that
students are too loud when they gather
outside of Room 1700 and Room 1801 to
smoke. Some instructors want to move this
smoking area, but it was brought up that the
noise is more of an issue than their smoking.
Officer Perez informed the committee that
anyone can ask these individuals to keep it
down or to move if they are smoking too
close to the building. If instructors do not
want to tell these students to keep it down or
move, they can ask the campus police to do
so. The students can be referred to the dean’s
office or to student support services, but they
cannot be sited for this yet. Also, e-smoking
is allowed in the building for now, but
instructors can tell students not to do this in
their classes because it is a distraction or put
a policy against it in their syllabi.
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B.
2.
English Exit Exam Regarding Security
Concerns – report by English Faculty IE
members
There are some security concerns that should
be addressed at this campus:
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more security cameras need to be put up
around campus, especially in the
hallways
more lighting is needed outside; the
bulbs need to be replaced as soon as they
go out.
V.
Lisa advertised an art contest and
wants committee members to help
spread the word and put up posters
around campus advertising the event.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February
25, 2014 at 3 p.m. in Room 1123.
VI.
Adjournment
Alma Valadez moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:50
p.m.
These safety issues need to be taken to
District IE and addressed there before our
committee can do anything about them.
C.
Trash Can Art – report by Lisa Miller
1.
Some of Lisa’s art students decorated
trash cans. This was part of the
campus’ beautification effort. The
trash cans will be put up around
campus in a couple of weeks. There
will be pictures and a write up in the
faculty newsletter.
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February 25, 2014
B.
Members Present: Dean Jan Eveler, Angelina ArellanesNunez, Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Zaira
Crisafulli, Christy Garza, Grace Haddox, David Henry,
Gertrud Konings-Dudin, Lisa Miller, Sandra Padilla, Blayne
Primozich, Alfredo Salas, Alma Valadez, Officer Dagoberto
Perez,
Members not in attendance: Dean Rick Webb (in for Dean
Webb was Dean Jan Eveler), Socorro Arteaga, Vanessa
Bretado, Jeffrey Coles, Debra Farrelly, Cecilia Olan, Irma
Sanchez, Alberto Villegas (in for Mr. Villegas was Teresa
Garay), Principal Dianne Jones
I.
C.
Our campus will be getting 2 more
bike racks.
2.
Earth Day will be held in April and
Gabe and Gertrud might do a clean-up
on our campus to coincide with it.
3.
President Serrata should be meeting
with District IE to hear their concerns.
District IE is hoping he will start
meeting with them on a regular basis.
Approval of Minutes
D.
Employee of the Month
1.
Celebration Planning
The EOM Celebration should take
place at the end of the semester. A
date will be set at the next meeting.
The committee needs to budget for the
celebration and the trees. The last
celebration cost about $270. Anyone
who contributed to it should go to the
Dean’s Office to get reimbursed.
2.
3.
IV.
New Business
A.
Sustainability Project
A water fountain made for filling up water
bottles was donated to the Valle Verde
campus and this fountain gets used a great
deal. These fountains help eliminate the use
of plastic bottles and plastic bottle waste. It
is hoped that each campus will soon have one
of these fountains.
Tree Planting
Gertrud mentioned that a good time to
plant trees is in April, so once again
the trees may be planted before the
celebration takes place. She will ask
grounds keeping if the side of campus
near the Early College High School
(by bus stop) is a good place to plant
the trees. It will depend on the
irrigation lines.
College Smoking Regulations
Gabe passed out a copy of the updated
“College Smoking Regulations.” Electronic
and vapor cigarettes are now included in the
definition for smoking devices, so use of
these devices are only allowed in designated
areas.
Old Business
A.
Adjuncts’ Office Mirror
Dean Eveler’s office will pay for the mirror
that will be put up in the adjuncts’ office.
Gabe will get her the description of the
mirror that has been chosen.
Blayne Primozich moved to accept the minutes from
the January 28, 2014 meeting. Motion passed.
III.
1.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Gabriel
Camacho at 3:05pm.
II.
District IE Report – by Gabe, Christy, and
Blayne
B.
TM Budget – report by Treasurer Zaira
Crisafulli
Zaira reported that we have $409.37 in our
account. We need to budget for the end of
semester EOM celebration and the trees.
Reimbursements will be handled through
Dean Eveler’s office.
Vote for New EOM
The EOM for this month will be
Vanessa Bretado, TM Counselor.
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V.
VI.
Other
A.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March
25, 2014 at 3 p.m. in Room 1123.
English Student Essays on Campus Security
– report by David Henry
Students had to write about the security on
campus and a large number of them
mentioned that this campus needs more
security cameras. Many students wrote about
their fears of being on campus at times and
how security cameras would help ease their
fears a bit.
Next meeting
VII.
Adjournment
Angelina Arellanes-Nunez moved to adjourn the
meeting at 4:00 p.m.
David Henry moved that IE initiates a push
to boost security on our campus, specifically
for cameras, surveillance, and monitors
inside and outside of campus for now.
Motion passed.
This issue will be brought up at District IE to
discuss the next steps that need to take place
in order to increase our campus security.
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March 25, 2014
Members Present: Dean Jan Eveler, Dean Rick Webb,
Angelina Arellanes-Nunez, Socorro Arteaga, Vanessa
Bretado, Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Christy
Garza, Grace Haddox, David Henry, Gertrud Konings-Dudin,
Cecilia Olan, Sandra Padilla, Blayne Primozich, Alfredo
Salas, Irma Sanchez, Alberto Villegas, Officer Dagoberto
Perez
B.
District IE Report – by Gabe, Christy, and
Blayne
1.
President Serrata and his
administration are aware of the
security issues at the various
campuses and they are looking into
solutions, including possibly receiving
grant money to fix these issues. The
SGA president has also voiced his
concern about these issues. The more
that people discuss these issues, the
more likely that we will see results.
Members not in attendance: Jeffrey Coles, Zaira Crisafulli,
Debra Farrelly, Lisa Miller, Alma Valadez, Principal Dianne
Jones
I.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Gabriel
Camacho at 3:00 p.m.
II.
2.
Old Business
A.
Employee of the Month
1.
IV.
B.
After a review of the nominees, the
committee voted for Amber Olmeda,
student assistant for CSD, as EOM.
News regarding discussion with VP
Candelas – report by Jeff Coles
Mr. Candelas would like an update from Jeff
on signage and landscaping done or needing
to be done here at TM. He would like a
prioritized list of the tasks that still need to be
completed on our campus. The committee
should always keep an updated record of the
tasks that need to be completed on our
campus so that each new committee can carry
on where the last one left off.
Tree Planting
Vote for New EOM
Construction / Architecture Update –
Report by Deans Eveler and Webb
Architects have come by to see the campus
and make plans to re-do certain areas that
will accommodate the disciplines of Art and
Science, and construct a new writing center.
Once a preliminary plan is in place, they will
bring them to an IE meeting for discussion
and review. The number one priority here at
TM, however, is to repair the roof.
Because of a smaller budget, shrubs
may have to be planted this semester
instead of trees. The type of shrubs
purchased will depend on price. The
estimated date to buy the shrubs is
April 14, and they should be planted
soon after they are purchased.
3.
New Business
A.
Celebration Planning
EOM plaques were ordered and the
money came from the IE account, so
there are less funds than previously
anticipated. Because of this, the
committee has less money to spend on
the celebration. Christy suggested
having a lunch celebration this
semester and serving nachos. IE
members can donate other dips and
chips as well. The tentative date for
the celebration was set for Friday,
May 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2.
Smoking on Campus
Some college groups would like to
ban smoking on all EPCC campuses.
Dr. Serrata is in favor of first
administering a survey to determine
how students and faculty feel about
this issue.
Approval of Minutes
Blayne Primozich moved to accept the minutes from
the February 25, 2014 meeting. Motion passed.
III.
Security Issues
V.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 29,
2014 at 3 p.m. in Room 1123.
VI.
Adjournment
Angelina Arellanes-Nunez moved to adjourn the
meeting at 3:45 p.m.
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MINUTES FOR 2012-2013
September 25, 2012
Present: Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Mike
Coulehan, Kathleen Devaney, Christina Garza, David Henry,
Gertrud Konings, Lisa Miller, Diana Orrantia, Alma Valadez,
Alberto Villegas, Rick Webb, Kelli Wood
Possible nominations for November are Pat
Barrientos and Paul Zavala
II.
EOM celebration for Fall 2012
A tree planting event will be scheduled
Call to Order by Gertrud Konings: 4:05 p.m.
III.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with minor
corrections/additions.
Gabriel Camacho was nominated and chosen.
Congrats Gabriel!
District-wide IE representative still to be determined
Old Business:
I.
Secretary position, campus walkthrough and
summer online discussions
Alma Valadez officially took over as Chair of TMIE. Congrats Alma!
Diana Orrantia will serve as Secretary again with
assistance from Gabriel Camacho once she leaves by
4:30 p.m. to attend EPCC Continuing Ed class at
5:30 p.m..
Gertrud Konings was accompanied by Joyce Ritchey
and Alberto Villegas on campus walkthrough.
Things seemed to be looking good!
II.
Reviving the rain water collection initiative
This topic initiated the idea, suggested by Gabriel
Camacho, to have subcommittees created within
TM-IE to carry out the different projects and follow
up on them. This suggestion was agreed to; lists
were created for fellow members to sign up. The
lists created were as follows: EOM, Beautification
(outside), Beautification (inside), Campus Cleanup,
Signage, Rainwater, and Energy Conservation/Cost
Effectiveness
Open Floor:
Alberto will look into finding out how much money would be
required for marquis’ at the campus.
David Henry suggested we have plaques for employees who
have retired or passed away.
Kelly Wood would like to see a better process for EOM
implemented (perhaps have more suggestion boxes around
campus?)
Cost-saving recommendations-on-going
Alma will send out emails at the beginning of every month
asking for nominations for EOM.
Promote previous ideas of water conservation and
solar panels as cost saving recommendations.
Alma will bring up to District IE the idea of putting EOM on
the running banner of the EPCC webpage.
-List has been sent.
Meeting adjourned: 5 p.m. (to the best of my knowledge)
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 3 p.m. Room
1123
New Business:
I.
IV.
Campus repair and beautification progress report
Sculpture Garden project update-funding for this
project has been unfortunately revoked. TM-IE will
need to come up with a “plan B” if it is to be
continued. Lisa Miller volunteered to speak with
Dr. Serrata on this matter.
III.
New Chair-Elect and District-wide IE representative
EOM
Charles Yakubovsky (Yak) was selected as the
September EOM
Luis Juarez was selected as the October EOM
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Orrantia
Secretary
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October 30, 2012
Present: Angelina Arellanes-Nuñez, Gabriel Camacho, Zaira
Crisafulli, Jan Eveler, Christina Garza (Karina Porras sub),
David Henry, Gertrud Konings, Lisa Miller, Diana Orrantia,
Sandra Padilla, Blayne Primozich, Alma Valadez, Alberto
Villegas, Kelli Wood
Call to Order by Alma Valadez: 3:05 p.m.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with minor
corrections/additions.
Old Business:
I.
IE team budget for $975 for TM-IE Committee
2012-2013 activities approved
II.
EOM:
-Lisa Miller and Naomi Waissman are working with
Christy Ponce to investigate alternative approaches
to funding the sculpture garden at TM.
II.
David Henry’s suggestion for honorary wall for TM
employees that retire or die
-Motion was made to have Exterior/Interior Signage
Committee look at options and have 3 ideas ready
for next IE meeting.
-Diana Orrantia, Angelina Arellanes-Nuñez, and
Sandra Padilla take volunteered to take pictures of
tiles and plaques that they saw displayed for this
very purpose at other facilities to bring back and
share with the committee for ideas.
Open Floor:
-The EOM subcommittee will be in charge of
pulling names that area ineligible and then present
remainder of nominees’ names to the IE Committee
to vote for EOM each time.
III.
The committee began discussion of possibly creating a book
of the history of faculty, staff, and campus at TM to be
housed in the library for future generations.
Individual sub-committees met at 4 p.m. to do their assigned
work once main TM IE meeting agenda was fulfilled.
District-wide IE:
Meeting adjourned: 5 p.m. (to the best of my knowledge)
-Blayne Primozich will be the TM representative at
district-wide IE. Thanks to Blayne!
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 3 p.m. Room
1213
-Concerns that were brought up at the district-wide
IE meeting included those which are familiar to TM
IE: signage and broken furniture
-Dr. Serrata will let the campus IE’s know what the
assignment or goal for the year 2012-2013 will be.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Orrantia
Secretary
New Business:
I.
Sub-committees:
-Each sub-committee should endeavor to meet
individually prior to IE meeting each month
-Exterior/Interior Signage Committee-found
scrolling signs priced at $210 and 4 ½ inches in
height and 12 inches long at Office Depot
-EOM Committee- Sylvia Lira was selected for the
month of November 2012
-Beautification Committee-Lisa Miller approached
Rick Lobato about restoring benches one at a time
and Rick in turn will approach Pascual. Lisa also
suggested we look at updating the physical fitness
area.
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November 27, 2012
Present: Angelina Arellanes-Nuñez, Gabriel Camacho,
Melinda Camarillo, Zaira Crisafulli, Jan Eveler, Christina
Garza, David Henry, Gertrud Konings, Lisa Miller, Diana
Orrantia, Sandra Padilla, Blayne Primozich, Alma Valadez,
Alberto Villegas, Rick Webb, Kelli Wood
Call to Order by Alma Valadez: 3:04 p.m.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with minor
corrections/additions.
Old Business:
-Lisa Miller on re-arrangement of trash cans/recycling bins:
Lisa has received “ok” from Mayra Cordero to repaint trash
cans inside and around campus. This will be done via a
student project for Lisa’s painting class. Materials for this
would be under $100. Paint needs to be oil-based at
$15/quart. Also, being looked into, is getting rid of some
trashcans or redistributing them to other campuses in need.
-Mayra Cordero on Recycling Program: Mayra suggested it
would be a good idea to have the recycling bins next to the
trash cans. Mayra is in agreement on removing some of the
trash cans from campus and redistributing them to other
campuses. She also suggested Beautification Committee print
out map of TM and circle spots where trashcans need to be
placed and then contact her or Raul Lucero.
Sub-Committees:
-Exterior/Interior Signage: Kelli Wood reported that next
semester, Spring 2013, the committee will have a list of
recommendations for this area.
-Beautification: Will be printing out map of TM and sending
to Mayra Cordero or Raul Lucero with circled spots of where
trashcans need to be placed.
-Conservation of Energy: Sandra Padilla reported that it is
better for us to turn off lights even if some rooms do turn off
on their own when no one is in there. Suggestion was made
that committee create a flyer to remind folks about upcoming
holidays to conserve energy wherever they can.
Gertrud Konings reminded everyone of the rain water
collection effort IE had once considered. She suggested we
continue with this endeavor in the coming months and come
up with suggestions.
-EOM: The EOM’s for December and January respectively,
are Patricia Barrientos and Eliodoro (Lolo) Mercado.
Kelli Wood moved we “celebrate” EOM’s 3 times out of the
year in December, May and September. The upcoming
celebration would then take place Tuesday, December 11th
from 12-2 p.m.. Motion was approved.
Other Business:
-Tree Planting: The motion was made to purchase additional
trees and it was approved. The check for payment for this
should come from college. Alma will contact Ron Stroud
about purchasing.
Diana Orrantia suggested we thank Jeff Coles formally for
shopping for trees and donation to the college. Alma will
look into a plaque for him to present to him at a future EOM
celebration.
-Blaine Primozich proposed nominating a treasurer to keep
track of expenses that TM IE incurs for EOM, etc.
Diana nominated Melinda Camarillo and Melinda accepted
nomination.
TM IE moved to approve nomination and motion was
approved.
District IE:
Meeting adjourned: 4:52 p.m.
-Signage: Dr. Serrata discussed lack of signage at the
campuses at this meeting and is in agreement there is not
enough.
-College History: Using tiles to commemorate those
employees that retire or pass on, was suggested here at TM.
Lisa will research feasibility of this. TM IE will continue to
look for other ideas on this subject.
-Study Areas: Dr. Serrata would like to see more study areas
on each campus for students. At TM, we will look at
tweaking those we do have to better accommodate our
students here.
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 3 p.m. Room
1213
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Orrantia
Secretary
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January 29, 2013
Present: Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Zaira
Crisafulli, David Henry, Gertrud Konings, Lisa Miller,
Cecilia Olan, Diana Orrantia, Karina Porras (for Christy
Garza), Alma Valadez, Alberto Villegas
colored paper to show off how different colors on the wall
might look before any permanent color is committed to.
-Conservation of Energy: Nothing reported at this time.
Other Business:
Call to Order by Alma Valadez: 3:00 p.m.
None
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with minor
corrections/additions.
Meeting adjourned: 4:15 p.m.
Old Business:
-Tree planting/EOM celebration: EOM tree planting
ceremony was a success. Alma will be creating a slideshow
of pictures of the event. She will look into posting it on the
EPCC website under IE as well as send to Belia to post in an
email.
-Purchasing of Trees: Trees will continue to be purchased in
advance. If cost of trees is kept under $100 each time, it
doesn’t have to go under purchasing.
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 3 p.m. Room
1215
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Orrantia
Secretary
District IE:
-Signage: Blayne met with the President and he agreed to
work on the signage proposal and check on monies left after
budget allotments
-Study Areas: Each campus is to designate study areas
-Smoke free campuses: Student Government at TM is trying
to create a smoke-free campus. They will be researching
policies on this at the other campuses prior to proceeding.
-Crisis center: The suggestion was made to create crisis
centers at each of the campuses with support services.
-College History: President loved the idea and would like IE
to start work on ideas for this such as interviewing and
recording history from faculty, staff, administration, etcetera
and report back to District IE. Alma will contact Linda
Brown from Leadership Academy in reference to the group
that had already worked on a similar project within
Leadership Academy to try and combine efforts.
Sub-Committees:
-Exterior/Interior Signage: Kelli Wood sent out a list of
recommendations for this area.
-EOM: The EOM’s for February is Bruce De La Paz from
Tutoring Services
-Beautification: Wall for employee of the month will be
worked on by Lisa’s students. The wall be wrapped with
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February 26, 2013
Present: Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Zaira
Crisafulli, Jan Eveler, Christy Garza, David Henry, Robin
Kitchen, Gertrud Konings, Lisa Miller, Cecilia Olan, Diana
Orrantia, Sandra Padilla, Blayne Primozich, Alma Valadez,
Alberto Villegas, Rick Webb, Kelli Wood
2.
Classroom doors/locks-Ideas on this issue have been
submitted and forwarded
3.
Budget Funding-Blaine Primozich has spoken with
Dr. Serrata and approached him about a budget being
set and awarded to District IE. Hopefully, some of
that would then be used to fund projects at the campus
level for smaller projects.
4.
HistorAlma Valadez checked with Leadership and it
seems as though the project they had been working on,
had not been approved. Blaine spoke with Dr. Serrata
on this matter and the formation of a district-wide
committee to take on this task, was discussed as a
viable possibility.
Call to Order by Alma Valadez: 3:00 p.m.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved.
Old Business:
-Signage for tutoring areas/other areas: Dr. Serrata is on
board with the need for signage and has each campus
working on their own area proposals.
New Business:
-Rick Lobato-allocation of space:
1.
Space left vacated by HVAC-original plan involved
hiring an outside professional to help with space
allocation. Currently, the discussion is focused on
moving Chemistry in there as well as using some of
the space for offices.
2.
The vacated Culinary Arts space is being looked at to
fulfill the Art Dept. needs.
3.
Future Student Union-space nearest the bookstore is
being considered, but suggestions are encouraged.
Rick suggested bringing the schematics for the Union
to the next meeting to further discuss options.
Concerns such as pedestrian traffic, rain, etc. in
regards to the building of the Student Union, were
discussed and will be taken under consideration.
-Campus Walk: Gertrud Konings walked did a walk-through
with Raul to identify future places for the EOM Tree Planting
Celebrations. The area around the Science building was
approved. February/March would be ideal for planting.
Gertrud will get together with Raul and Jeff to decide how
many trees to purchase as well as discuss different types of
trees that could be planted. Suggestions by TM IE included
Cottonwood, Desert Willow, and Palo Verde.
-Admissions/Registrars’ Space: This recommendation never
made it to Daryle Hendry’s office; therefore Alma will have
him resend the proposal to TM IE to re-initiate the process.
-Subcommittees
4.
David Henry asked whether there would be space
allocated for a Writing Center. With all the changes
mentioned above, there may be room left over for this
among other space needs in other departments. At this
time, we will have to wait and see what is left,
fulfilling first the needs above.
1.
EOM: Jeff Coles was selected for the month of
March. Christina Garza and Alma Valadez have been
doing a wonderful job of moving the EOM box
around campus. Participation in EOM selection has
increased due to this proactive change in the
nomination process.
2.
Exterior/Interior Signage: see mention in Old
Business section of minutes
3.
Beautification: nothing to report at this time
4.
Conservation of Energy: nothing to report at this time
-District IE
-Other Business: None
1.
Meeting adjourned: 4:45 p.m.
Designated Smoking Areas-campuses are not yet in
agreement on issue of creating smoke-free campuses;
however, we do need to designate areas for smoking
to meet the current needs. Also, trash/ashtray cans
were moved around at TM Campus to see if new
format works better in helping deter smoke from being
too close to buildings as well as promote cigarette
butts being deposited in the ashtrays as opposed to the
ground.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 3 p.m. Room
1215
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Orrantia
Secretary
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TRANSMOUNTAIN IE TEAM
MINUTES FOR 2011-2012
November 29, 2011
pending availability (Steve will check on this).
Coffee and donuts will be provided. Gertrud will
email committee for volunteers on getting the food
setting up the room for the celebration.
Call to Order: 3:03pm
Present: Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Cecilia (need
last name), Kathleen Devaney, Debbie Farrelly, Christina
Garza, Celina Gomez, David Henry, Luis Juarez, Robin
Kitchen, Gertrud Konings-Dudin, Lisa Miller, Diana
Orrantia, Blaine Primozich (guest), Steve Smith, Alma D.
Valadez, Alberto Villegas, Kelli Wood
B.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with minor
changes.
EOM celebration1)
there is money in the budget for brunches
and/or a tree planted in honor of the EOM.
2)
the suggestion was made to either change the
way the EOM is selected or consider bringing
the program to a halt altogether. Should the
committee decide to pursue the second
suggestion, the committee would need to
approach District-wide IE on this issue.
Old Business:
A.
Concrete Slabs- while Steve followed up on this
issue, he has not heard back yet on it
B.
Sculpture Garden-swills are being considered for
use; pine trees will remain; grass is a watering issue,
which is still being discussed
C.
Tazos Cafe-Valle Verde construction is almost
finished; TM construction will follow therefore soon
D.
Addition to Repair List-sink is broken in new
bathroom in the science wing but these types of
issues should be reported to Steve's office
immediately when noticed
E.
Roaches and Pesticides- pesticides may not be the
solution to the roach problem; we will wait on Yak
for further information on this after his findings
F.
Cost-saving Recommendations:
1)
2)
consider inviting Dr. Carol Kay of Research
to an IE meeting in 2012 to discuss possibly
of having the Demographics Survey put online
ask Faculty Evaluation Committee to review
a different format of delivery for the Faculty
Evaluation
New Business:
A.
EOM for December is Zaira Crisafulli. The EOM
will be honored with a breakfast at the main
conference room on the Friday before finals,
C.
Room 1510-waiting on the architect to bring a
design to the IE committee for discussion
D.
District-wide IE1)
Ron Stroud has requested a list of cost-saving
recommendations from each campus IE
committee
2)
The suggestion to restructure the scope of
what IE is responsible for was made; a lot of
good suggestions are brought forth and
approved by the IE Committee, but then they
seem to fall through the cracks and not find
approval or funding further up on the
administrative ladder. Ron Stroud suggested
that the committee should try to have
something in writing for revised charges of
the IE, in order to present it to administration.
David Henry volunteered to write up a draft
of suggestions to send out to the chair and the
IE with the request that all IE Committee
members add to those suggestions via e-mail.
An attempt has been made before to get IE
site teams to speak face to face with
administration but the procedures always
seem to come to a halt. At this point there
seems to be no procedure in the books that
would give the IE the authority to get things
done or that shows follow-up on any projects
district-wide. A way needs to be found where
IE recommendations can be followed up.
3)
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4)
IE meeting time-there seems currently
nothing in writing that requires a meeting
every last Tuesday of the month. The
suggestion was made to consider approaching
limiting future meetings to those that are
productive and necessary.
Open Floor:
A.
Gabriel Camacho will be the 3rd representative from
TM IE at the District-wide IE Committee meetings.
B.
We need a liaison between this TM committee and
maintenance. If anyone is considering volunteering,
please contact Gertrud.
Meeting adjourned: 4:45pm
Next meeting: TBA
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Orrantia
Secretary
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January 31, 2012
Call to Order by Gertrud Konings: 3:02 p.m.
C.
District-wide IE
As the third person on the District-wide IE Blayne
Primozich was officially confirmed, since he is now
a member of the TM IE Team. Gabe Camacho had
already asked Blayne to take his place in the districtwide IE as third representative of TM.
Present: Gabriel Camacho, Melinda Camarillo, Mike
Coulehan, Kathleen Devaney, Christina Garza, Celina
Gomez, David Henry, Lisa Miller, Cecilia Olan, Diana
Orrantia, Blayne Primozich Joyce Ritchey, Alma Valadez,
Alberto Villegas, Kelli Wood, Gertrud Konings.
New Business:
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with minor
changes.
A.
Daryle Hendry was not able to attend this month’s
TM IE meeting and therefore his presentation on
setting up a web-room was postponed.
B.
EOM -- The selection of an EOM will continue to be
a part of IE duties. The IE committee agreed to
place, in the future, an obvious drop box at the ISC
to encourage suggestions from all faculty and staff
on EOM candidates.
Old Business:
A.
Campus repair and beautification progress report
Trees -- There have been complaints about more
trees removed recently on the campus. There was
concern that some of those trees were actually still
alive. Facilities did report them as dead, and the
facilities newsletter states that new trees will be
planted; but no date was mentioned.
Suggestion was made to have EOM celebration at
the semester Division Meetings which would allow
many more people to participate in the event. The
nomination letter would be read at the meeting to
honor the EOM as well as given to the EOM on a
card as a memento.
Vending machines -- The machines were moved
from their location near Subway to the classroom
halls, where they obstruct access. It is already
planned to remove them from there to another more
appropriate location.
Suggestion was also made to plant trees in honor of
the EOMs on Earth Day. Gertrud will look into the
feasibility of the above two suggestions and report
back to the committee either via e-mail or at the next
TM IE meeting.
Tazos Café -- Construction is now under way;
however, there is no signage telling faculty, staff,
and student body what the construction is.
Sculpture Garden -- Progress is being made, albeit
slow, on finding donations for the Sculpture Garden
from within the community. Lisa Miller will
provide more details on this at the next IE meeting.
At some point in the near future, private donations
can be made to this project via the EPCC
Foundation website.
B.
EOM for the month of January is Lisa Miller and
EOM for the month of February is Stephanie
Martinez. Congratulations to both winners!
C.
Cost-saving recommendations
District-wide IE has requested that each campus IE
continue to solicit cost-saving recommendations.
The question came up as to how we all can enforce
the recommendations that are made and approved.
Suggestions made included: involving interior
design students in creating a project for display and
campus life adding a cost-saving tip of the month on
their flier.
New recommendations this month include installing
light sensors throughout campus to turn lights off
when a room/area is not occupied and to remove the
informational kiosk in the mall area as it truly is not
being utilized by students.
Draft of Changes to EOM charge -- Changes that
TM IE would like to see implemented to the charges
that IE currently has, were reviewed. Thanks to
David Henry for volunteering his time to help create
this draft.
Changes would need to be pursued institutionally
starting at District IE and then onto President and
Cabinet. Motion was made to submit the draft of
changes to IE district-wide for consideration.
Motion was approved.
D.
Conference Room List -- A list of conference rooms
available were sent to Dr. Ron Stroud. Additions to
this list include both the Math Emporium Lab and
the Credit Math Lab. Gertrud will forward these to
Dr. Ron Stroud.
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Open Floor:
Joyce Ritchey reported on the state of previous HVAC
facility at TM. She will be meeting with Rick Torres to get
the architect to speak with the departmental areas that will be
affected by any changes to receive input on how best to
proceed.
Meeting adjourned: 5 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 3 p.m., Room
1123
Respectfully submitted,
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February 28, 2012
Call to Order by Gertrud Konings: 3:00 p.m.
Rick has promised to do a walk-through
of the campus himself to address this
issue.
Present: Linda Brown(visitor), Melinda Camarillo, Mike
Coulehan, Kathleen Devaney, Debbie Farrelly Christina
Garza, David Henry, Daryle Hendry(guest), Carlos
Humphreys(visitor), Rick Lobato(guest), Lisa Miller, Cecilia
Olan, Diana Orrantia, Blayne Primozich, Alfredo
Rodriguez(visitor), Alma Valadez, Alberto Villegas, Pascual
Martinez, Jay Bryant.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with no changes.
3)
Old Business:
A.



B.
The design is complete and has been sent out to
Mr. Foster who is in charge of donations for this
project. If the material is 100% donated, the
work on this project will begin immediately. At
this point, the project is pending on how fast
these donations are made.
4)
2)
Not all the permits necessary are yet in place,
since we do not know everything that is
required yet for this project.
5)
The commitment from the college to this project
is an issue. This project is an additional effort
without additional manpower.
C.
The EPCC Physical Plant informed us of the
proper procedure when requesting
maintenance work (includes heating
problems). During normal business hours
(8am-5 p.m., Monday-Friday) call (915) 8312280. Any other time (nights, weekends,
holidays, breaks) call EPCC Police at (915)
831-2200. The police will contact Physical
Plant.

Trees already on campus are not being
watered enough. IE members were asked
to give Gertrud a list of trees that seem to
fit that description to be sent to Rick.
The suggestion was made to stop
spraying so much herbicide on the TM
campus.
Vending machines
Signage
Tazos Café
Work is in progress.
Lisa Miller talked about artwork donated or lent
to this project. Each one will be dealt with as it
is received, in order to involve the artist and
their suggestions on how to best display the
artwork.
Trees

Rick asked for IE to contact Josette Shaughnessy
and find out status on this item.
Campus repair and beautification progress report
1)
Rick was in agreement with new trees
being planted on behalf of EOM.
The machines have not been moved. Jay is working
to move them out of the hall. This issue right now is
to have the machines moved to a place where the
circuit breakers can handle them. Jay will send an
email to Rick to help move the process along with
Pepsi.
Sculpture Garden -visit of Rick Lobato, Director of
Physical Plant to the IE-meeting


Cost-saving recommendations

This will continue to be on-going.

Some of the lights, due to the age of some of the
campuses, need to be on because of security
issues.

Lights in the parking lot are currently on due to
a district-wide initiative. Here at TM, there are
some underground lines that were cut so the
lights are currently on so Rick’s area knows
which ones need to be worked on (the ones that
are off). The goal is to get all the lights working
in the parking lot so that it is safe in the
evening.
Recommendations this month: Mayra Cordero sent
information to Gertrud that the Physical Plant has
acquired some light switch decals to help remind
people to turn off the lights as they leave a room.
D.
District-wide IE
Visit of the college president Dr. Roberts to the IE
meeting: He was open to changes and asked that we
submit those to District-wide IE for review; this
includes changes to the way EOM is handled. These
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changes would then be discussed and either
approved or disapproved; campus IE’s would then
be contacted as to resolution.
E.
B.
Conference Room List: This list will be emailed out
by Gertrud.
EOM-The selection of an EOM will continue to be a
part of IE duties.

There is currently no one nominated for March.

Lisa will be placing suggestion box in the ISC
this coming week.
New Business:
C.
A.
Security Cameras
Daryle Hendry
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There is a need for a dedicated computer lab for
students so they have access to on-line services.
There are a lot of students who do not have this
type of access outside of the college. The
students would be working on applications for
financial aid, admissions, graduation, transcript
request, meningitis vaccination form.
The suggestion was made to create space for
this lab over by the TM forum in the common
space leading out of the campus. The funding
for this project would need to be found.

An ideal space would be for 15 stations with a
glass wall to surround this area.

Albert Villegas asked Daryle for a simple flyer
to be created and given to TM library staff to
help assist students with processes such as
registration, for example.
The suggestion was made to look around campus
and identify areas that would need security cameras.
Open Floor: N/A
Meeting adjourned: 5 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 29, 2012 at 3 p.m., Room
1123
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary
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March 27, 2012
were ready to be submitted, the IE members
requested a written feedback from the directors in
the form of a similar question/answer chart as the
one we submitted. This would help improve the
collaborative effort towards effectiveness and give
the IE members the feeling that their
recommendations were taken seriously.
Call to Order by Gertrud Konings: 3:00 p.m.
Present: Gabriel Camacho, Jeff Coles, Mike Coulehan,
Kathleen Devaney, Christina Garza, David Henry, Gertrud
Konings, Lisa Miller, Cecilia Olan, Diana Orrantia, Blayne
Primozich, Joyce Ritchey, Alma Valadez, Alberto Villegas,
Kelli Wood
Changes to IE duties-what should be the concrete
charge?
Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved with minor
corrections/additions.
The members of the District IE agreed also that
concrete charges should be developed for the
campus IEs, which would describe the special niches
of IE duties.
Old Business:
A.
B.
C.
Rick Lobato’ s visit
New Business:
Campus repair/beautification progress report
A.
Gertrud asked for more charges to be forwarded to
her.
EOM
Priority list set-up-Gertrud suggested we continue to
follow up on the priorities we set up at TM, the first
and most pressing are: placing the concrete slabs
under the tables and planting new trees to replace
the ones that were cut down. Rick promised to
check off what has been accomplished from the
Campus-Walk List of last fall, so it can be updated.
April selection was Steven Lemos from the
Instructional Services Center
Cost-saving recommendations
EOM celebration for Spring 2012: The following
date and time is being considered: April 20th at 9
a.m., which is the Friday before Earth Day
Design of reminder notes -- who will contact
Campus Life to include reminders on their stall
fliers?
Alma Valadez volunteered to follow up on this. (No
we did not discuss this during the last meeting.)
Recommendations this month: None
D.
The TM-IE members would like to keep the
“Beautification” charge, since it is important for
everybody at the campus that it is an inviting and
pleasant place. Therefore we will continue pushing
these issues, following the priority list of David
Henry. This would include that Pascual Martinez
become a steady member of the IE. Joyce Ritchey
said that this should not be a problem.
Rick visited with the TM IE Committee at the
February meeting where concerns were voiced on
the state of the campus grounds, especially about the
tree stumps left after cutting down the trees. Gertrud
inspected in the weeks after the areas to make sure
that they were cleared properly. At this time,
irrigation has not been implemented in these areas,
which would have been ideal since these areas have
been currently dug up. Pascual Martinez will meet
with Gertrud on Thursday to decide where to plant
the new trees on behalf of the last four EOM’s, so
that new drip irrigation can be placed into these
spots.
District-wide IE
Gertrud reported on the last District-wide IE
meeting, where a meaningful charge of the IE was
again at the forefront. Since the recommendations of
the IE members to the different division directors
EOM handling of tree planting: Gertrud will discuss
with Pascual as to how this will happen. Gertrud
will also ask about whether the concrete slabs will
be in place prior to the planting.
B.
Web-Room follow-up
The TM IE committee looked at the area formerly
considered for the Web-Room and decided it would
be better to locate it at the entrance of the Deans’
offices right past the main entrance to the TM
Campus. It was requested that only glass walls
should be installed, in order to retain the present
view of the Mall area. It was highlighted again that
the Web-Room will be staffed by Daryle Hendry, as
he suggested during his presentation last month.
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C.
Room 1510 presentations were cancelled.
This room is not up for adoption but rather is already
assigned to certain areas that will make the decisions
about its actual use.
D.
Access to EPCC website from outside using
cellphones
Gertrud reported that there have been student
complaints that they cannot access the college
website with their cellphones. It was suggested that
they check their phone carrier for possible
connection issues.
Open Floor:
Kelli Wood made the suggestion that all created documents
be saved “in-house” to be able to track all recommendations
made by the TM IE, as well as their progress. Blayne
Primozich commented that those documents already do exist
on the IE webpage and that any changes made need to go
through Dr. Stroud first. Gertrud will request at the next
district-wide IE meeting that TM be assigned its own
personal IE web-page.
Meeting adjourned: 4:45 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 3 p.m., Room 1123
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary
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MINUTES FOR 2010-2011
October 26, 2010
I.
Call to Order 3:00 p.m.
II.
Old Business
G.
III.
A.
Jeff Coles recited Franklin Delano Roosevelt
B.
Items this committee has done
1.
Landscaping and Trees & Exterior
Shaded Areas
2.
More Campus Life -- more
participation and retention
3.
Picnic tables being used however
needs to be more shade
4.
Restrooms have been worked on
5.
Day Care Parking -- work order has
been placed but need to follow up
6.
Wild Life for campus -- green campus
shades on west side for summer and
heat for winter brought up by Kelli
Wood
C.
Signage has been going back for a long time - we need to keep that up. Mrs. Prospero
class came up with a plan
D.
There is no official procedure regarding on
committee, Kelli Wood -- Better Record
keeping -- do we need a recorder that goes to
the President to show what we have done to
keep a master plan so that we can go back and
check. David Moody has the master plan and
he will get a copy to Yak. Dean Smith -more work has been done in the past year
than that has been done in a long time.
Feedback on what has been done
E.
Kelly Wood and Jeff Coles -- we need to be
more efficient on the matter
F.
Need to concentrate on the little things and
hopefully the small things will come
IV.
V.
Rick Lobato -- Yak and Darcy -- talked about
Day Care area where it floods and has not
been taken care of.
New Business
A.
District Wide -- we have to use Pepsi for all
functions
B.
We cannot give employee of the month gift
cards any longer we can give them an actual
present. Yak made a parking pass that can be
handed to each EOM when it is their turn.
C.
Gertrud -- Plant club did a cleanup of campus
for two days -- as soon as wind starts the trash
is everywhere. The trash cans blow around
no one closes the lids on the dumpster -- Yak
would like to see if the dumpster can be
moved.
D.
Devanney -- Green Committee already had a
guest speaker see attached hand out regarding
Rainwater Harvesting. Dr. Kniffen can come
here November 18th if we want him.
E.
VV is starting a community garden -- do we
want to do something like that here?
F.
Ms. Devanney motions to look for a place to
rain harvesting. Jeff Coles seconds. Motion
carried. A committee was formed consisting
of Yak, Jeff, Diane and Ms. Devanney
Open Floor
A.
SGA Darcy Traffansted books for Africa
collection and operation smile
B.
Mrs. Prospero -- are we still working on the
signage? Dean Smith to talk to District IE to
allocate monies. Main Question -- How
much is the cost?
C.
Diane Oration wants to raise money by
selling bricks, tiles (art color) to help pay for
signage.
D.
Dean Smith updated on construction
Adjournment
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November 30, 2010
5.
Meeting Called to Order 3:04 p.m.
I.
Approval of Minutes for 10-30-2010
A.
Correct Spelling of ‘Devanney” to “Devaney”
B.
Remove New Business “F”
C.
Correct Spelling of Diana “Oration” to
“Orrantia”
D.
Ms. Devaney motions for approval. Ms.
Traffansted seconds. Motion passes.
D.
II.
III.
Old Business
A.
2.
B.
C.
Dean Smith suggests researching cost
and drafting a proposal
Bus Stop: Yak will continue to follow up on
this issue
New Business
A.
SGA: Ms. Traffansted updated about recent
events and will be the contact person for
Relay for Life.
B.
Student brought up concern about walk-way
from the new building. Yak and Dean Smith
will see it after the meeting.
C.
EOM
Obtaining similar trash cans as TMECHS Who’s going to pay?
1.
1.
Two nominations. Discussion about
voting each month or voting for the
entire semester. Yak will review
manual.
2.
Ms. Traffansted nominates Pat
Rodriguez for January EOM. Mr.
Coulehan seconds. 9 Aye, 0 Nay, 7
Abstain -- Motion Passes.
Yak and Jay will research and oversee
Cement Pads proposal submitted. Total
$12,480.00
1.
Who is going to pay? Perhaps
facilities? Committee needs to find
out.
2.
Suggestion to adjust “Quantity- 2080”
on proposal.
Dean Smith recommended for
proposals to be drafted and submitted
to Rick Lobato to inform him about the
community and sculpture garden.
IV.
Open Floor
V.
Adjournment 4:11 p.m. - Motion by Ms. Devaney,
Second by Ms. Traffansted.
Rain Harvest presentation
1.
Ms. Konings and committee walked
campus and took photos of drainage
system and created a map identifying
drain locations, problem areas and
proposed community gardens.
2.
Suggestion to alleviate water collection
areas by using the water to serve
proposed community/walled gardens.
3.
Ms. Waissman and Ms. Miller are
proposing a ‘Sustainable Sculpture
Garden” which will feature student
designs. Suggested area for Sculpture
Garden will be between parking lot
“A” and parking lot “C”.
4.
Ms. Traffansted volunteered to be on
Community Garden Committee.
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January 25, 2011
Meeting Called to Order 3:00 p.m.
I.
3.
Nominees for February EOM: Raina
Crook, Dr. Maria Alvarez, Jessie Salas
and Bertha Zabiate. Discussion about
nominees.
4.
Ms. Orrantia motions to vote on
nominees. Mr. Lyons seconds. Raina
Crook voted February EOM.
Approval of Minutes for 11-30-2010
Ms. Traffansted motions. Motion passes.
II.
Old Business
A.
Cement Pads
G.
Yak will obtain more information and follow
up with Ms. Traffansted
B.
III.
E.
Community Garden
1.
Proposal is needed to present to Rick
Lobato
2.
Mr. Lyons suggested to partner up with
stores (i.e. Lowes and/or McCoy’s) and
volunteered to approach companies
2.
Ms. Traffansted calls previous motion.
Mr. Lyons seconds. Motion Passes.
IV.
City Representative Carl Robinson is on
a city wide committee to address this
hazard.
2.
Ms. Diana Jones, Principal for the TM
Early College High School is also
attempting to make it a school zone.
3.
A new apartment complex will be going
up across the street and a stop light will
be set up.
New Business
EOM-Already previously discussed.
Bus Stop
1.
V.
F.
We are not allowed to give Gift Cards,
discussion to use money to buy party
trays and have a small gathering instead
of gift cards.
Sculpture Garden
Naomi will create a proposal for next
meeting.
D.
1.
Rain Harvest
Ms. Konings shared Rain Harvest
presentation at a District Wide meeting
C.
EOM Celebration
Open Floor
A.
Ms. Traffansted announced SGA will be
going to Austin to speak with representatives
about budget cuts. MADD Walk April 7th
$10 per person. American Cancer Society
Walk moved May 25th-26th at VV and
information on Relay for Life.
B.
Brown Bag Lunch Speaker -- Dr. Tweedy
February 18th in the Deans Conference
Room.
C.
Campus Life February events: Chinese New
Year February 2nd, Valentines Kiss Off
February 14th and Black History Month Art
Contest all of February.
Adjournment 4:27. Motion by Mr. Coles. Second
by Ms. Devaney.
EOM
1.
Need to promote EOM. Ms. Traffansted
stated that emails use to be sent out to
all TM employees for nominations.
2.
Ms. Traffansted motions to have one (1)
EOM per month and to have emails sent
out to promote TM EOM. Ms. Garza
seconds. Motion passes.
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February 22, 2011
1.
Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 3:00
p.m.
2.
Approval of minutes: Mike Coulehan motion to
approve Gertrud Konings seconded the motion.
3.
Old Business
Sculpture Garden Lisa Miller and Naomi Wassman
showed presentation on ideas for the sculpture
garden that students can work on. Mission of the
Sculpture Garden is to recover the Life for Biology
and Art to see an Actual finis product. George Lyon
to organize all departments to come together as one
to show esthetics to the campus, keeping in mind the
animals and the wind we have on campus. Jeff
Coles moves that IE supports and shows
encouragement. Kelly Woods seconds the motion.
4.
New Business
EOM Celebration (Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec., Jan., and
Feb.) Yak spoke with Dean Smith, and we are going
to give the EOM’s the 6 Gift cards. EOM
celebration will be Feb. 28 from 12:30 to 1:30
SGA bulletin board. Mike Coulehan motioned to
approve SGA to put up the bulletin board by their
office. Second by George Lyon motion carries.
5.
Open Floor Linda Brown mentioned that the
furniture needs to be cleaned and the walls need to
be painted, colored rocks for landscape. These are
things that really need to be done around Campus.
6.
Adjournment: 4:36
Community Garden Gertrud and Kathleen no
proposal on this as of yet, suggestion were made that
maybe we could get someone to start a SOC if there
was not one as of yet. Mike is going to see if he can
get someone to be the advisor. Darcy will check to
see if we already have one. Jeff Coles moves that IE
supports and shows encouragement. George
seconds the motion.
Native Plant Club Gertrud Native plant club raised
enough moneis to buy stands to describe the plants.
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March 29, 2011
the Month. (There was some debate as to
whether Dr. Alvarez had received the award
during the last two years, and if it is found
that she has, the committee voted Sylvia
Dominguez, Career Services Specialist,
Employee of the Month for April.)
Call to order: 3:04 p.m.
Members Present: Luis Juarez, Kelli Wood, Celina Gomez,
Alma D. Valadez, Gertrud Konings-Dudin, George Lyon,
Mike Coulehan, David Henry, Gabriel Camacho, Darcy
Traffanstead, Christy Garza, Robin Kitchen.
IV.
I.
Open Floor
Approval of Minutes
A.
Last meeting’s minutes were approved with changes
noted during today’s meeting.
II.
Old Business
A.
B.
Cement Pads: The proposed cement pads for
picnic tables are scheduled to be put in soon.
III.
Gabriel Camacho will work to investigate
who is responsible for this care, and find out
what their schedules and plans are. Anyone
interested in helping out should contact him.
Rain Harvest: Currently there is no money to
pursue the project. Participants are
investigating possibilities to connect the
project with the proposed sculpture and
community gardens. Additionally, grants are
being researched to help underwrite the
project.
Gabriel Camacho suggested that we notify the
College grant office that we are looking for
grants related to these issues so that they can
help us with the research on those.
C.
Sculpture Garden: No new news.
D.
Community Garden: Mike Coulehan has met
with Daes Campbell, a master gardener, who
has agreed to co-sponsor the Student Garden
Club. They will meet others interested in the
project then contact Arvis Jones who will
send out an email to students.
E.
Native Plant Club: Gertrud Konings-Dudin is
working on financing a display. The display
sign is ordered and will soon be installed as
discussed at a previous meeting.
David Henry noted that since the freeze none
of the plants around campus seem to have
been watered. While some of them may have
been lost to the freeze, many will come back
with proper care. No consistent care is
evident.
B.
V.
Student Government Association is holding a
Rally for Education on March 30, 2011, at
11:00 a.m. to inform students about the state
cuts to higher education and repercussions of
those cuts. All are invited to attend and
instructors are encouraged to urge students to
attend.
Adjournment: 3:35
New Business
A.
TAZAS: There is some debate about whether
or not the IE team is deciding on where the
kiosk should be placed or simply whether or
not there should be one at TM. Kelli Wood
will contact Steve Smith to find out what
decision the committee should be
considering.
B.
EOM: Members elected Dr. Maria Alvarez,
Biology Instructor as the April Employee of
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MINUTES FOR 2008-2009
October 28, 2008
Administrative Services Center Board Room
I.
Opening of Meeting

II.
Absent but emailed: Christina Sharp, Kelli Wood

Meeting was called to order at 3:05
Old Business

Present: David Moody, Manuel Torres, Lolo
Mercado, Maria Prospero, Charla Strosser, John
Swisher, Thomas McIlwan, David Henry, Gabriel
Camacho, Joyce Ritchey, Jay Bryant, Melissa
Whitman, Beatriz Cuartas, Terri Mann, Patty
Ortega

Approval of Minutes


III.
IV.
V.

Chinaberry Tree planted October 29th. Given
over to Yak. Committee members are
welcome to shovel symbolic dirt tomorrow.
They are planning on adding a bench every
year and a half from now on. Located near
door leading toward Early College High
School (near Yak’s garden).
o
Irrigation work order is going through.
o
Almost a third through with planning. Should
we submit that without rushing to finish? It
would give the committee a sense of
accomplishment and success. Areas 1 and 2
are completed except for some finalization
around the main entrance.
o
Texas ATM extension service and master
gardeners have volunteered services.
New Business

The United Way has decided to focus on a few main
areas (Impact Areas)

o
Motion to approve the minutes: Lolo Mercado
Second: Beatriz Cuartas
United Way Presentation -- The United Way has
made some changes. Previously, the state employees’
campaign allowed faculty and staff to designate where
donations were assigned. EPCC has not become a local
campaign -- focuses on keeping donations in El Paso.
47 agencies in community, served approximately 50%
of El Paso last year (400, 000 people served). Last
year, the United Way raised 6 million dollars. Most
donations came from employee campaigns. The
United Way doesn’t fund agencies; it funds programs
within agencies.

Beautification -- Jeff- shared progress and success
of the beautification project.
Helping children succeed -- holding agencies and
caregivers to a higher standard
Financial Stability -- a root cause of other
problems (domestic violence, etc), over 45,000 El
Pasoans did not take advantage of their earned
income tax credit, getting bank accounts, etc.
Building Strong Families
Donations are a tax deductible contribution. The
United Way maintains a 13% administrative cost. Turn
in white and pink copies to David M. You can list a
multiple number of agencies (even those located
outside El Paso), and they will honor those donations.

Website
o
See email from Dr. Stroud. Mike Biegler has
volunteered to set up websites for individual
campuses
o
David will meet with him to discuss potential
and function of the website
Early College Representation
o
Administrative Liaison wants all campuses
with Early College High Schools to consider
having representation from the Early Colleges
(perhaps the principal.)
o
Right now communication happens through
Dean Smith, Kathleen Kelly, and Diane Jones
o
Motion: Jeff -- David will extend an
invitation to the Early College High School
o
Second: Lolo
o
Passed: unanimously
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
EOM for November
David will send a complete list of people
nominated in the last two years.


VI.
o
August-Nominated: Melissa Whitman
Passed
o
September-Nominated: Rosie Pulido
Passed
o
October-Nominated: Chef Webb
Passed
o
November-Nominated: Ray White
Passed
o
December-Nominated: Cecy Montoya
Passed
o
January – Nominated: Juliette Valender
Passed
Motion: Terri Mann -- moved to have the
celebration November 25th
Second: John Swisher
Open Floor

David M. requests that members print copies of
the minutes and agenda (as well as any handouts)
for the meetings

Terri M. asked to be put on the agenda for next
month regarding plaque or tree or some kind of
honor for deceased faculty members. Consider
trees instead as a way of coinciding with the
beautification project.

We need to work on improvements in gym
equipment if Early College High School students
will be using it.
VII. Close of Meeting



Motion to adjourn: Melissa
Second: Beatriz
Next meeting to be November 25, 2008 in RM
1213 at 3:00 p.m.
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November 25, 2008
TM, Room 1213
I.
Opening of Meeting


II.
III.
Present: David Moody, Cecilia Montoya for
Christina Garza, Thomas McIlwan, David Henry,
Gabriel Camacho, Charla Strosser, Alberto
Villegas, Manny Torres, Melissa Whitman, John
Swisher, Kelli Wood, Jeff Coles, Terri Mann,
Patty Ortega, Lolo Mercado, Irma Sanchez
Meeting was called to order at 3:02
Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes: Kelli Wood

Second: John Swisher

Beautification - Jeff
o

There are a few problems with the site maps,
which impedes presentations and
understanding
o
The district-wide committee has requested
Dr. Stroud speak with the physical plant
o
Jeff has talked with Handicapped Services to
make sure all beautification is ADA
compliant

VI.
There are no formal procedures or policies for
memorials. The IE committee decided we
don’t need to create one because it
institutionalizes something that should be
special.
o
There is also a concern about funding and a
budget for these memorials if they become an
institutionalized mandate rather than
something that can be addressed on a case by
case basis.
o
Motion: After sharing that the SGA has
approved funding for Gerald Terrian’s
plaque, the Transmountain IE committee
approves the plaque being placed in the
commons area.
o
Motion: Charla
o
Second: Beatriz
o
Irma asked for a $50 donation. Most funding
comes from the campus deans.
o
Motion: After checking the funds, we agree to
donate $50 to the Christmas Party
o
Motion: Beatriz
o
Second: Terri
Charge for beautification extended
o
Trying to locate 2006 reports
o
Committee has charged Dr. Stroud with
finding missing committee reports
We should know more about additional parking at
RG by the next meeting
Open Forum

Faculty Memorials – Terri
o
The Christmas Party will be held on the 17th
of December
Report from District-wide IE
Old Business

IV.
V.
o
Student Government wants to know if we could
use the televisions in the commons areas to
announce problems
o
The equipment may not be working. Lolo
will check with Jenny Giron.
o
We could have them put the channel on
EPCC-TV
o
We already have Tejano Alert, which is
supposed to address the issue – although there
is a concern about limited cell phone access
on campus

A request for a Treasurer’s report

Is there a better procedure for purchasing that
doesn’t require employees to use their own money
and wait for reimbursement?
VII. Close of Meeting

Motion to adjourn: Beatriz

Second: Kelli
New Business

Respectfully submitted by Charla Strosser
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January 29, 2009
TM, Room 1213
I.
Opening of Meeting


II.
Present: David Moody, Christina Garza, Thomas
McIlwan, Ed Silva for David Henry, Gabriel
Camacho, Charla Strosser, Melissa Whitman,
Kelli Wood, Terri Mann, Lolo Mercado, Steve
Smith, Joyce Ritchey, Yvonne Castillo, Joanne
Peeples, Beatriz Cuartas, Christina Sharp
Meeting was called to order at 3:05
Most are outdated or not in correct
proportion. David has taken this concern to
the District-wide committee.
o
Dr. Stroud is following through with the
Physical Plant.
o
We may also want to consider signage to help
students better navigate the campus.
o
Perhaps we can divide campus up into
sections (e.g. Section A, Section B, Section
C, etc)
o
Be sure to consider the Early College in these
plans.
o
Previous IE committees have done some of
this work in the past. David Moody will
follow up.
o
Volunteers: Lolo Mercado, Christy Sharp,
Yvonne Castillo or Diana from the Early
College High School , Melissa Whitman, and
a representative from the police department.
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Terri Mann
Second: Lolo Mercado
Passed
III.
o
Old Business

Beautification – Jeff Coles
o
Jeff was unable to attend because of a
doctor’s appointment. He sent to and updated
the committee on the beautification project
progress. See handout.
o
The work order for beautification was sent in
October. There have been changes in the
Physical Plant. There are new hires for
grounds maintenance and Director, also their
supervisor, Tim Nugent, is retiring.
o

New Business

Math Emporium – Steve Smith
o
There will be a revised math lab built with
grant money. There will be a Math
Emporium in the future.
o
Math labs are a required component for some
math classes. The current math lab holds 9
students at a time. We need a math lab that
will accommodate 35 students.
o
Last year some faculty members got together
and wrote a grant including funding for a new
math lab, renovation of a chemistry lab, and
further renovations at NW. Partly this was
done to assist STEM students from the Early
College High School. The grant was written
with a proviso to change the location as
needed.
o
Since that time, we received the grant.
Construction consultants have only approved
the patio space, not any of the other sites.
o
Dean Smith proposes that a small committee
from IE look at all sites and make a
recommendation for the best possible space
for all concerned.
o
Volunteers: Terri Mann, David Henry, SGA
representative, Thomas McIlwan, Joanne
Peoples, and David Henry
Christmas Party Funding – David Moody
o
Current Balance: $514.09
o
New EOM plaque: $100
o
Celebration: $360.92
o
We may be able to donate monies in the
future to Christmas celebrations. Dean Smith
isn’t sure we should since most faculty
members are gone at that point, and it doesn’t
include everyone. It doesn’t contribute to
Institutional Effectiveness. We will revisit
this on a case by case basis in the future.
o

Gathering spaces have been chosen. Student
government has made 10 tables and benches
available. Kelli Wood will finalize the
project.
IV.
Funds are renewed every September 1st. Our
balance does not roll over.
Site Maps – David Moody
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

o
There was a project going on that no one was
notified about near the forum, including
added irrigation
o
David Moody, Jeff Coles, and Steve Smith
will meet with head landscaper to discuss
plans. If you have concerns about these
issues, contact one of these members so it can
be discussed at the meeting next Tuesday.
Irrigation – David Moody
o


Employee of the Month for January: Juliet
Vallender, ESOL lab assistant

We will email nominations for February and vote
online.
VII. Close of Meeting

Motion to adjourn: Lolo Mercado

Second: Melissa Whitman
Addressed in Jeff Coles’ report
In order not to pay taxes, we have gone to the
ASC to sign out a tax free card, make copies
of receipts, and take copies of everything to
give it back to Laura Garcia to be sent a
reimbursement check
o
Steve Smith and David Moody will work on
alternatives
o
You can also pay tax if it is hospitality
related, although we aren’t sure if IE falls
under that heading.
o
Ideally, we are looking for a vendor who will
give us an estimate ahead of time. Cici’s
Pizza will not do this. We will look into
vendors who will. We will also be looking
into getting a card at each campus.
Respectfully submitted by Charla Strosser
Report from District-wide IE


VI.
Volunteers to look into this problem: Kelli
Wood and Charla Strosser
More Efficient EOM Payment – David Moody
o
V.
o
Construction and Landscaping Projects – Steve
Smith
EOM Procedures:
o
There are different forms from different sites
that don’t match the procedure. Because this
is inconsistent, we have been asked to
consider this issue. Do we want separate
forms, or would we like a standardized form?
o
We would like a form that can be emailed and
is electronically accessible.
o
Procedure doesn’t specify a form, only the
criteria.
Beautification Reports:
o
Reports have been found. Thanks to Terri
Mann.
o
Dr. Rhodes and all current site chairs have
copies of the reports.
Open Forum

Can we get Wireless Boosters for portables?
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February 24, 2009
TM, Room 1213
I.

II.
III.
proposal in 2004 with the exception of new
Early College High School signage.
Opening of Meeting
Present: David Moody, Jeff Coles, Christy Garza,
Patty Ortega, Maria Prospero, Alberto Villegas,
Thomas McIlwan, David Henry, Joyce Ritchey,
Terri Mann, Kelli Wood, Charla Strosser, John
Swisher, Maria Alvarez, Christina Sharp, Gabriel
Camacho

Absent but called: Beatriz Chaslus-Cuartas

Meeting was called to order at 3:02
Approval of Minutes
o

Site Maps – David Moody
o

The team will contact Rick Lobato (Physical
Plant director) about starting the project
Rick Lobato will meet with individual site
committees. The person in charge of maps
and graphs at the physical plant is no longer
with them and hasn’t been replaced, but when
he is this project will be continued.

Motion to approve the minutes: John Swisher
Beautification and Landscaping – Jeff Coles,
David Moody

Second: Kelli Wood
o
Kelli, John, and Darcy are continuing to work
on people friendly spaces.
o
The SGA has donated 10 tables to each
campus.
o
We would like to get umbrellas to go with
some of them. We should prioritize how
many umbrellas and what kind.
Old Business

Math Emporium Resolution
o
The issue has been resolved. The new Math
Emporium will be built at the end of the
hallway by Room 1124, pending architect
approval.
o
The Physical Plant seems to think that the
problems with the area are surmountable and
the plaza/patio area previously discussed is
probably not large enough anyway.
o

Congratulations to all who worked on this
project
Wireless Internet Booster – Charla Strosser and
Kelli Wood
o

 Fiberglass: long lasting, $300-400
 Cloth: 2-3 years, $50 and up
We received word from Marco Fernandez
that he has checked into connectivity. He is
recommending the huts be wired and is
waiting on information from the physical
plant.
o
There was also a mention of connectivity
problems and slow wireless internet in the
computer labs.
o
We discussed having someone investigate
connectivity problems and look for dead
zones across campus. Jenny Giron is
supposed to be investigating this issue
already.
Signage Team – Christy Sharp
o
The team did a walk around campus and
reached the conclusion that our needs now are
the same as our needs when we made a

o
Rick Lobato has been contacted about making
some of the sights wheelchair friendly. The
project will probably happen over the summer
o
Where does the funding come from?
o
Jeff and David have spoken to Ricardo
Torres, grounds person who did the
landscaping by the dean’s offices, and he is
willing to integrate our suggestions in future
projects.
o
We are resubmitting the work order for
irrigation if it can’t be found.
o
Gertrude volunteered cactuses and student
volunteers once we have finalized the areas.
o
Jeff is submitting a work order to replace the
pines outside the administration offices and to
add irrigation and additional plantings by the
bridge.
o
He is also submitting work orders to finish
the projects in Yak’s area.
EOM for February
o
Motion to nominate Socorro Reyes for
February and Rafael Ramirez for March by
Terri Mann
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IV.
Second: John Swisher
o
Approved
New Business

V.
o
Maria Prospero would like to move forward on
indoor beautification. Her students have some
ideas and would like to present them to the
committee in the future.
o
Motion to welcome student presentations in
the future.
o
Second: David Henry

There is not handicap access at the double doors
by the library and bookstore. Until we can get this
access, we need to add signage for students with
disabilities.

After the remodeling in the counseling and
registrar areas, will there be enough exits? Do we
need to talk to the fire marshal?
Report from District-wide IE

Still pursuing beautification

There is no signage plan in place. We will
resubmit work orders.

EOM Procedures – the committee seems split on
if we should have a standardized form or continue
as before. Each campus is supposed to revote for
a final decision next month.
o
o
o
VI.
Kelli – Motion to continue as before
Second: David Henry
Approved
Close of Meeting

Motion to adjourn: John Swisher

Second: Charla Strosser
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April 2, 2009
TM, Room 1213
I.
Opening of Meeting


II.
III.

Meeting was called to order at 3:05
Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes: Kelli Wood

Second: Lolo Mercado
Look into joint funding between the Physical
Plant and Police department, since both
departments see signage as an important
project.
o
We should also look into the cost for plant
signage. It was suggested that funding for
this project come from another source, like a
student club.
Door Openers
o
On three portables and one outside door, the
handicapped buttons do not work.
o
We are waiting on a report on status.
o
The portable buttons were rewired last year,
but they still are not working.
o
We will continue working on them.
Rick Lobato, Physical Plant Director

Challenges: Not enough money, not enough
people

He is working on the budget, collecting data to get
more funding from both the state and the
community.

IV.
Present: David Moody, Christina Sharp, Michael
Lagunas, Manny Torres, Charla Strosser, Lolo
Mercado, Jay Bryant, Gabriel Camacho, Maria
Prospero, David Henry, Joyce Ritchey, Christy
Garza, Kelli Wood, Thomas McIlwan, Patty
Ortega, Jeff Coles, Gertrude Koenigs, Rick
Lobato, Beatriz Cuartas
o
V.
He encourages questions and communication. He
can’t fix problems if he doesn’t know they exist.
Old Business

Irrigation
o
We need to have sprinklers on year round.
o
The Physical plant is making adjustments to
the bubblers to cover larger areas. They were
originally set for younger, smaller plants.
o


They are also working toward installing drip
systems.
New Business

Is anyone looking into restroom restorations,
especially in terms of sinks that waste water?

There are some problems with outdoor lighting.
Jay Bryant said we are waiting on parts.

The date for the Spring EOM celebration will be:
April 30th at 11:30 am

We need to be sure that all EOM recipients are
informed during the month they are awarded.
The current projects are coming along nicely
and look great.
o
Long term, Mr. Lobato would like to get an
architect to meet with the committee to map
out long range plans.
Signage
o
Mr. Lobato informed the committee that
signage is an issue at all campuses.
o
We have lost some key personnel, but they
are working on it.
Motion: Charla Strosser
o
2nd: Beatriz Cuartas

April EOM Winner: Charla Strosser

May EOM Winner: Belia Ramirez
Landscaping
o
o
o
VI.
Both motions passed
Open Floor
Close of Meeting: 4:10

Motion to adjourn: Kelli Wood

Second: Charla Strosser
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April 28, 2009
Meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m.

Space needs committee: Steve wants a space needs
committee developed. Volunteers include: Joyce, Steve,
Albert, Terri, Christi, David Henry, and John.
Charla Strosser presided.

Call to approve amended minutes. Add Terri Mann and
Melissa Whitman, absent but e-mailed.

Dr. Rhodes stated that beautification reports need to be
given to District I.E.

Beatriz Cuartas moved to approve corrected minutes.
Seconded by Terry Mann


District I.E. charge: the charge of the District I.E is to
add beautification and improvement to campus I.E.
teams.
EOM volunteers: Charla requested more volunteers.
Beatriz, Gabriel Camacho, and Christine volunteered
also.

John Swisher reported that a bid for picnic tables was
presented. Also for replacing T.V.’s

Open discussion

Current projects approved: Kelli Wood asked to change
internet portable to say “Connectivity”.


Kelli Wood suggested we take old signage and
beautification reports and unify them. Develop a TM
I.E. notebook of combined reports.
Joyce welcomed Rosa Arroyo as a new member of the
TM I.E. She will replace Irma Sanchez.

TM I.E. will meet again in June and July.

Beatriz moved to have TM I.E. archived.


David Henry complimented the minutes as being easy to
read in “bullet point format”.
Lolo seconded. Approved unanimously.


Steve requested committee to service the Giant Flag.
Tabled by John Swisher until more clear guidelines on
responsibilities given.
Beatriz motioned to adjourn at 3:35 p.m. seconded by
Kelli Wood.
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MINUTES FOR 2007-2008
September 25, 2007
Administrative Services Center
I.
Opening of Meeting

II.
III.
Present: Fred Vogt, Christy Garza, Terri Garay,
Maria Alvarez, Melissa Whitman, Steve Smith,
William Sulak, John Summerford III, Lolo
Mercado, Patty R. Ortega, Joyce Ritchey, David
Moody, Christina Sharp, Debbi Farrelly, Jeffrey
Coles, Thomas McIlwan

Absent but Called: David Henry

The meeting was called to order at 3:30 (after the
orientation)

Old Business

Minutes for August were approved with
modifications

Banners: Joyce Ritchey volunteered to bring
samples to the next meeting

Beautification Plan: We want to be active and
own the plan

New Construction: We want to be ready when the
architect meets with us
A.
Come to October’s meeting with priorities
B.
What we want:
classroom, offices, science labs, bathrooms,
…

A.
Steve Smith to ask David Mena for School
Zone due to the Early High School
B.
Fred to talk to Jay about maintenance of
flashing lights
C.
Fred to talk to Stella Williams about speed
bumps
D.
It was also discussed if we wanted to
rename our streets as we replace the signs
A discussion was held if students could nominate
faculty and staff for Employee of the month:
A.
Fred to discuss this with the District I.E.
Team
B.
It was also suggested that SGA should
institute Instructor of the Month, Quarter,
…
Televisions in the mall area:
A.

IV.
William Sulak volunteered to look deeper
into their status.
Employee of the Month: Bea Quiroz was selected
EOM for October
Open Floor

We discussed the possibility of having a coffee
bar in the mall or library area
New Business
A.

Introductions

Elections:

A.
Lolo Mercado was selected as chair-elect
B.
William Moody was selected as our third
representative
Close Meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 4:45
Mural for the arcade:
A.
Thomas McIlwan volunteered to look into
this project
1.

V.
Fred to look into this
theme, honors project, or service
learning
Safety and street signs:
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October 30, 2007
TM, Room 1213
I.
Opening of Meeting

II.
3.
Present: David Henry, William Sulak, Terri
Mann, Kelli Wood, Debbi Farrelly, Christy
Garza, Thomas McIlwan, David Moody, Cristina
Sharp, Jay Bryant, Steve Smith, Melissa
Whitman, Irma Sanchez, Maria Alvarez, Jeff
Coles, Fred Vogt

The Meeting was called to order at 3:05

Minutes for September were approved

IV.
1.
IE Web Site

2
Jeffery Coles, Deas Campbell, and Gertrude
Konings-Dudin

Landscape Initiative

Sub-committee was recruited: Jeff Coles,
Kelli Wood, Tom McIlwan, Carlos
Humphreys, Deas Campbell, and Bea Cartas

The plan must reflect our microenvironment

Mobilize the local cactus rescue group and
gardening clubs

Assign plots for service projects

Conversation spaces
William is still working this issues to
make the television serviceable for
emergencies
New Business
Special Presentation
1.
3.
It was decided to recruit an honors
student for this task
Flyer SWAT Team

4.
III.
Televisions in the Mall Area
Members were instructed by Steve Smith
to remove all unofficial flyers
SGA

A Faculty Member of the Year procedure
is being implemented

Development and placement of a Student
Union was discussed

Member were asked to collect gifts for
Toys for Tots
EOM party
Old and Ongoing Business
1.
Mural for the Arcade

2.
Tom discussed several options and
limitations due to air vents

Possibility of painting the mural as part of a
class in mural painting

Mural could change every five years to
reflect the community and current events
5.
School Zone issues are being worked out for
the Early High School

Speed humps are planned – waiting for
funding

New signs are on order:
 We discussed having a street naming
contest
November 20, 2007 was selected as the
date

Set-up at 11:30; party starts at 12:00

Mellissa volunteered to get soda

Fred is working on pizza, cake, and other
details
EOM for November

Safety and Street Signs


V.
Thania Ruiz was selected as EOM
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40
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January 29, 2008
TM Room 1213
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campus to use the computers end up in the
library, where computers are designated for
research and do not have the same programs
as the computers in the lab, because of the
difference in open hours. Terri G. will give
Lolo all the background information and he
will contact Jenny Giron.
Opening of Meeting
Present: Jeff Coles, Debbi Farrelly, Terri Garay,
Christy Garza, David Henry, Terri Mann, Tom
McIlwain, Lolo Mercado, David Moody, Patty
Ortega, Dean Joyce Ritchey, Irma Sanchez
Christina Sharp, Dean Steve Smith, SGA
Representative William Sulak, Officer E. Thomas
3rd, SGA Representative Darcy Traffansted, Kelli
Wood
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Absent, but emailed: Melissa Whitman
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The meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm.
Old Business and Ongoing Business:
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Minutes for 11/29/07 approved with minor
corrections.
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Campus Beautification:
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Survey: Terri M. passed around copies of the
Beautification Survey results compiled in
2007. She will meet with Jay and the Deans
to determine which items have been taken
care of and will report at the February
meeting.
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Flora: Jeff passed around maps of the
campus and the surrounding property. He
and the committee have been investigating
landscaping costs and concerns and have
determined there is a lot to consider, such as:
the high price of native trees, planting
seasons, thoughtfully located green spaces
and gathering spaces.
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Banners: Joyce did not receive the samples
she requested, so she will plan to bring them
to the February meeting.
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Faculty/Staff Talent Show: idea was
withdraw because of lack of interest.
New Business
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The committee would like more input
from all employees and students.
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Kelli will work on creating mock spaces
in Photoshop to help everyone visualize
the possibilities.
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College-wide EOM procedure: The committee
voted to approve our procedures at the November
meeting. Please refer to those minutes for more
details. Lolo will make sure a nomination form is
sent to all faculty and staff via email.
Getting Computer Lab and Library Hours in
sync: On the weekends, students coming to
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Chair: Lolo Mercado
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Chair Elect: David Moody
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Secretary: Patty Ortega elected
unanimously and with the understanding
she will only be able to serve for the next
6 months.
Early College High School:
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Steve reported that the location has been
chosen, the curriculum is in place and the
principal has been hired.
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The groundbreaking is scheduled for
March 6, 2008.
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High school classes should begin in the
fall.
Employee of the Month: There were no
nominations at this time.
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Lolo will walk around the campus with
Jeff to see what ideas the committee has
and offer more suggestions. Everyone is
welcome to participate.
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IE Committee Positions:
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Lolo will email and ask for nominations
to be submitted in the next week and we
will vote on February EOM via email if
we get any nominations.
We will have one EOM celebration for all
EOMs from December through April. The
celebration will be Tuesday, April 29, from
11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Assignments will be
made at a later date.
Open Floor
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Terri G. asked about the Portable Coffee
Counter. Steve reported that the Culinary Arts
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Program is investigating using their current space
for Pastry Chef training and may plan to sell
pastries. It was noted that the EPCC contract with
Subway prohibits competition, and this includes
selling coffee, but student groups can sell food in
a different location for fundraisers.
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Patty asked if anyone was interested in recycling.
This issue will be placed on the February IE
Team agenda. Patty will look into the Valle
Verde Campus recycling program and will find
out how much it costs to have recycling picked
up.
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Tom spoke to Jackie Mitchell concerning the
Mural Project proposes last semester. A mural
could be done by the Painting II class. This item
will also be placed on the February IE Team
agenda. Tom will let us know about costs, etc. in
February.
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Terry G. asked if it would be possible to email
the IE Team minutes to all TM employees. This
issue will be placed on the February IE Team
agenda.
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Will announced Candidate Awareness Forums
scheduled for February 12 and 13, from 6-9 pm,
in the TM Forum.
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Darcy announced SGA is circulating a petition
for a Student Union at every campus. They are
hoping to get the space where Culinary Arts is
now, should it become available.
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Darcy also announced the Phi Theta Kappa Trash
Cleanup. Two service projects are scheduled: one
on March 1 and the other on March 29. Both will
begin at noon with a potluck lunch. All faculty
and staff are invited to participate. Phi Theta
Kappa will be asking teachers to give extra credit
or service learning credit to participating
students.
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Next Meeting: February 26, 2008, 3 pm, room
1213
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Close Meeting
Meeting was unanimously adjourned at 3:45 pm.
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February 26, 2008
TM Room 1213
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but added that requests can be made to
Albert and they will try to accommodate.
Opening of Meeting
Present: Dean Joyce Ritchey, Dean Steve Smith,
Lolo Mercado, David Henry, Debbie Farrelly,
SGA Representative William Sulak, Christina
Garza, Jeff Coles, Cristina Sharp, David Moody,
Irma Sanchez, Melissa Whitman, Thomas
IcIlwain, Kelli Wood, SGA Representative Darcy
Traffansted, SGA Representative Michael
Faison, Carlos Humphreys, and Patty R. Ortega
Absent, but email: Terri Mann
Meeting was called to order at 3:04 pm.
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Banners
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Approval of the Minutes
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III.
Motion to approve minutes from Jan. 29, 2008:
Debbie
Second: Kelly
Motion passed unanimously
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Old Business
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Jeff shared that the committee met on
2/19/08. Working guidelines were created
and eight separate, related tasks were
defined. He highlighted things we can do
right now such as small friendly spaces and
small green spaces. He recommends starting
with flag pole area because this was the first
thing visitors see. He proposed a timeline.
David M. passed around the Beautification
report, for Terri Mann, to see what good
things were happening around the campus.
Jeff added that purchasing landscaping was
not enough and a commitment would be
needed to maintain the landscaping. Joyce
recommended that we submit in writing
(include specific information) to Dean Steve
so that he can relay information to the
appropriate department.
Early College High School
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Campus Beautification Progress Report
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CF & Associates
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Library and Computer Lab Hours
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The computer lab is currently open M-F
6am-10pm and Saturday 8am-2pm. At one
point, they conducted a survey for use on
Sundays, opened it up, but it was used
minimally. Jenny Giron said they open
longer during finals to accommodate
students during this peak time.
Debbie inquired for Dr. Linda Brown about
the possibility of opening the library during
power pack courses. Carlos said security
defined the 12pm-4pm schedule for Sundays
Groundbreaking ceremony is at 10:30am
on Mar. 6th. Lolo recommended that we
try to attend.
New Business
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Joyce got some quotes for different
banner sizes and determined that the IE
fund could not cover this, but
recommended using the opening of the
Early High School as a funding resource.
Joyce will forward information to Lolo
and he will try to get assistance. She
recommended academia logos such as
majors for the banners.
Kelly recommended adding a quote to
each major if they are big enough.
Debbie recommended that they hang
down in the common area to help muffle
the noise.
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CF & Associates will be visiting TM on
Mar. 5 from 1:30pm-3pm. We need as
many IE members to attend as possible.
Joyce requests that we send our concerns,
along with proposal on how to correct it,
to her and Steve so that they can compile
it and show them our needs. She suggests
that we ask our colleagues for
recommendations on areas of concerns.
Please send by Mar. 3, 2008. She added
that the Student Services area needs to be
addressed.
Lolo mentioned that the new Admissions
set-up does not work.
Darcy mentioned that when events are
held in the mall area, instructors might
rightfully complain, but was concerned
about holding them in the student service
area. Joyce said that this was the best
spot and has not heard any complaints
about having events in this area.
Recycling Program
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Patty shared that after consulting with
Valle Verde SGA, Campus Life, and a
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EOM
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VV IE Team member, a recycling program
does not currently exist at VV. She was
informed that a member from the VV IE
Team plans to address Dr. Rhodes about
recycling.
Cristina S. shared that recycling was also
brought up at the Faculty Senate meeting and
they are looking into a Juarez company. She
will update us at our next meeting.
Open Floor
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Irma congratulated Joyce on her new grandchild.
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Mural
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Tom passed out some examples of a Codex
style that a student suggested for a mural. He
will email some pictures of this style used on
a Chicano art piece. The mural could be
moved from campus to campus before it is
set here. It will take two semesters to
complete.
David H. asked if we were going with a
Chicano motif. Jeff mentioned that the
Library already had a Chicano mural. David
recommended an academic motif. Tom
recommends that it addresses the social
aspect of the community. Kelly added that a
multicultural aspect does not have to be
incorporated all the time. Tom mentioned
that this is a proposal from a student at VV
and that we are only looking at the Codex
style.
Debbie asked why we will be footing the bill
if this will travel campus to campus. SGA
might be able to fund it.
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Lolo shared concern from Dr. Linda Brown about
the use of flyers around the campus. He
suggested each of us being responsible for what
is tacked up on an assigned wall. Lolo wants to
send campus email announcing that anything
posted outside of bulletin boards needs to be
approved first. Sometimes flyers are left up after
the event has passed.
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SGA
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Angelina Arellanes-Nunez, English
instructor, was unanimously voted for our
Employee of the Month.
VI.
SGA would like the new building to be
environmentally friendly.
Phi Theta Kappa will be cleaning up on
Saturday, Mar. 1 and invites anyone to help
out.
Jeff proposes that we show off a unique style
and maybe incorporate interior design. Maria
from interior design will be on the committee
next year. It was suggested to invite her as a
guest at one of our meetings this year to hear
her professional opinion.
Next meeting will be Thursday, April 3rd at
3:00 since we will be on Spring Break the last
Tuesday in March.
Close of Meeting
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Motion to Dismiss: Darcy
Second: Debbie
Meeting adjourned at 3:55.
Respectfully submitted by Patty R. Ortega
William said SGA will be meeting with
Arvis Jones about creating Student Unions.
Some people are only considering VV but he
thinks we have room for one here in TM
(maybe where culinary currently is).
SGA would like more exercise equipment.
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
TM Room 1213
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Opening of Meeting
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Present: David Henry, David Moody, Kelli
Wood, Jeff Coles, Thomas McIlwan, Patty R.
Ortega, Melissa Whitman, Cristina Sharp, Terri
Garay, Christy Garza, Irma Sanchez
Absent but emailed: Lolo Mercado, Terri Mann,
Michael Faison, William Sulak, and Darcy
Traffansted
Meeting was called to order at 3:10.
Motion to approve minutes as amended: David
H.
Second: Melissa
Motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
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IV.
Open Floor
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Approval of Minutes
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III.
V.
Beautification - Jeff passed out a copy of an
email from David Mena (Physical Plant) and
gave a quick synopsis. Jeff recommended that
we walk through the campus to make
suggestions.
VI.
David H. described the First Year Experience
committee he participates in. He asked for
recommendations of disseminating
information to students at TM from the
committee. Some suggestions were to post in
every classroom, bathroom stalls, New
Student Orientation packets as a bookmark, or
emailing it every semester.
Irma reminded everyone that next Thursday,
April 10 is last day to withdraw with a grade
of “W”.
Close of Meeting
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Motion to Dismiss: Terri G.
Second: Cristina S.
Meeting adjourned at 3:32.
Respectfully submitted by Patty R. Ortega
New Business
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EOM for March - Irma Sanchez was voted for
our Employee of the Month for March.
EOM for April - Heather Oliva was voted for our
Employee of the Month for April.
EOM Celebration Date - The committee decided
to celebrate on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Set-up
is at 11:30 am.
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May 6, 2008
TM Room 1213
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Opening of Meeting
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III.
Open Floor
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EOM
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Meeting was called to order at 3:03 pm.
Approval of Minutes
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Motion to approve minutes from April 3, 2008:
Kelli
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Second: Terri M.
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Old Business
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IV.
V.
Present: Lolo Mercado, Christy Garza, Irma
Sanchez, David Moody, Dean Joyce Ritchey,
Terri Mann, David Henry, Jeff Coles, Terri
Garay, Thomas McIlwan, Kelli Wood, Cristina
Sharp, and Patty Ortega
Beautification – Jeff shared that there is already a
landscaping plan, but sprinkler system needs to
be addressed in order to start. He emphasized
that more canopy is needed and shared examples
around campus of what the trees would look like.
Everyone agreed that a work order should be
submitted to fix the sprinkler system.
New Business
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2007-2008 Standing Committee Chair’s Year
End Report – Lolo provided a copy and shared
what was sent to Dr. Ron Stroud. He requested
member input. Joyce added that the committee is
waiting for promised signage and classroom
furniture.
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VI.
Summer EOMs – Irma inquired about
EOM selection for May. The committee
decided to meet over the summer months
although summer meetings are not
mandatory. The employees of the month
for May and June will be determined at
the June meeting.
EOM candidate compilation - David H.
proposed that employees nominated for
EOM that do not win for a particular
month be kept for consideration the
following months. All agreed.
EOM celebration - Lolo recapitulated the
spring celebration and will inquire about
a celebration in August depending on
funding, possibly just cake and not pizza.
Irma reminded faculty about submitting
grades.
Close of Meeting
Motion to adjourn: Terri M.
Second: Jeff
Next meeting: June 24, 2008.
Respectfully submitted by Patty Ortega.
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June 24, 2008
TM Room 1213
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Opening of Meeting
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IV.
Present: Lolo Mercado, Kelli Wood, Cristina
Sharp, Jay Bryant, Terri Garay, Irma Sanchez,
Christy Garza, and Patty Ortega
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Meeting was called to order at 3:12 p,m.
Approval of Minutes
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III.
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Motion to approve the minutes: Kelli
Second: Cristina S.
V.
Old Business
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Beautification: Lolo will submit work order for
sprinkler system. Jay said there is currently a
drip system for watering the trees. Lolo will
check with Jeff which entrance needs a sprinkler
system.
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End of Year Report: Lolo reminded the
committee what was sent to Ron Stroud. He will
check with Joyce on monies for academic
banners.
New Business
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District I.E. Team meeting with Dr. Rhodes:
Lolo informed the committee that Dr. Rhodes is
scheduled to be present at the District I.E. team
meeting in July and asked if anything needed to
be mentioned for TM. Patty recommended that
we inquire about district-wide recycling.
VI.
May: Dr. Kathleen Devaney
June: David Henry
July: Sandra Holden
EOM celebration: Lolo determined that
there is money for an EOM celebration for
August. Since students finish summer school
Aug. 1st, the committee agreed that the EOM
celebration will be on Tuesday, July 29, at
11:00 am.
Open Floor
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Terri G. commented that it is too dark when
walking outside of the campus and others
agreed. There needs to be more lighting
outside by the entrances and parking lots.
Terri also inquired about the Improvement
Plan Request form.
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Cristina S. inquired on what has been
approved for the landscaping plan. Jay
informed the committee on some of the items
that have been approved from the meeting
with CF & Associates.
Close of Meeting
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Motion to Adjourn: Terri G.
Second: Christy G.
EOM celebration will take the place of the
July meeting.
Respectfully submitted by Patty R. Ortega
EOM : The committee unanimously voted for
the following Employees of the Month.
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TRANSMOUNTAIN IE TEAM
MINUTES FOR 2006-2007
May 29, 2007
TM, Room 1213
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II.
Opening of Meeting
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Present: Jay Bryant, Christy Garza, Terri Mann,
Dean Joyce Ritchey, Christina Sharp, Fred Vogt
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The meeting was called to order at 3:06 pm.
Old Business
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III.
Minutes for 4/24/07 approved with addition of
Christina Sharp to the roll.
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IV.
A motion was made and seconded not to host
Donuts and Coffee for Fall because our budget
has been spent. Unanimously approved.
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The Smart Station in Room 1540 shakes. Dean
Ritchey will inquire about this.
Sprucing up the appearance of Transmountain:
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District Wide IE Concerns
Open Floor
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There was discussion of having student
volunteers helping give directions during the
first week of classes. If the committee moves
forward with this idea, we agreed the effort
needs to be organized and consistent. There
was also discussion of possibly providing EPCC
t-shirts.
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Darcy noted that the SGA President Office is at
Transmountain for the coming academic year.
Donuts and Coffee for the Fall Semester:
Jumpy/Jerky Smart Stations:
Employee of the Month:
Minutes are sent to all IE Committee members
on all campuses for review. Fred will take
forward the following concerns: Signage,
Status of Beautification Plan/Landscaping, and
Patio Furniture.
Designated Parking Update:
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Jay has spoken with Cilyn about placing
patio furniture in the outside space near
Yak’s office. We need to ask the Districtwide IE to make a recommendation to
include this.
We will have one EOM celebration for June,
July and August on July 31, from 2-3 pm, in the
small conference room. Fred will take care of
the cake.
Furniture Update:
We still do not have our signs installed. Jay
spoke with Cilyn Meyers, who indicated they
are waiting for the Police Department to
approve the installation from their budget.
Dean Ritchey noted that the TM IE Committee
voted on this issue a year ago. Fred will ask
about it at the college-wide IE meeting.
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A motion was made and seconded to vote for
EOMs at each meeting during the summer.
Unanimously approved.
Dean Ritchey turned in the order for the new
furniture. We are waiting for a response from
purchasing.
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Student Government has chosen placement
for the winners of the photo contest and
will be getting those photos hung soon.
The June EOM is Jay Bryant.
Smart Stations in classrooms: Dean Ritchey
reported that she spoke with Dr. Farias and he
informed her there was faculty input regarding
placement and installation of stations. She will
ask about the ADA compliance.
New and Ongoing Business
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Close of Meeting
Meeting was unanimously adjourned at 3:55 pm.
The committee is wondering what
happened to our landscape plan.
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June 26, 2007
TM, Room 1213
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Debby Aguilera in an attempt to recruit work
study students to maintain the site.
Opening of Meeting
Present: Jay Bryant, Steve Smith, Fred Vogt,
Christina Garza, Henry Gutierrez, Lolo
Villalobos, and Charles Yakubovsky.
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The new scholarships for Fall 2007 were
discussed.
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Absent but called: Christina Sharp.
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The meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm.
Lolo reported that bushes were obstructing
traffic flow on Campus. Jay Bryant volunteered
to cut/remove the foliage.
Old Business:
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Suzi Holcomb was selected as EOM.
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The minutes for May 29, 2007 to be approved at
July 31 meeting.
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Planned the party to honor the EOMs for June
and July on July 31, 2007.
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Sprucing-up the campus with banners will be
discussed at the September meeting when more
members will be present.
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Designated parking stalls: Steve Smith will
discuss the issue with Tim Nugent.
Fred Vogt will get: napkins, bowls, plates,
forks, spoons, cake, and ice cream. Steve Smith
will take care of soda.
IV.
Open Floor
None
Update: Tim Nugent told Steve Smith that the
project will be completed before the start of the
Fall semester.
V.
Close of meeting
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 3:45
III.
New Business:
Next Meeting: July 31, 2007, 3-5 pm, room 1213.
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TM IE Team Website: Fred Vogt will be
discussing the topic with Debbi Farrelly and
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July 31, 2007
TM, Room 1213
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maintain the web site. Fred will talk with Debbi
Farrelly and Debby Aguilar about getting help
with this.
Opening of Meeting
Present: Jay Bryant, Christy Garza, Terri Mann,
Dean Joyce Ritchey, Irma Sanchez, Christina
Sharp, Fred Vogt
The meeting was called to order at 3:10 pm.
Old Business:
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Minutes for 5/29/07 approved.
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Minutes for 6/26/07 approved.
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Shaking Smart Cart in Room 1540 has been
repaired.
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Sprucing up the campus: We will wait until we
have our new committee in the Fall and make
some decisions about posting banners,
prioritizing repairs, etc.
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III.
Beautification Plan: The committee is
wondering about the status of our Beautification
Survey and wondering if landscaping is part of
our mission. Fred will inquire at the next
District-wide IE meeting.
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IE Survey: The survey results will be available
soon.
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Furniture Update: Joyce has sent our requests
forward, but nothing has been ordered yet. The
chair-desk combo we originally looked at will
not accommodate our larger students, so we are
getting separate chairs and desks. The
classroom chairs will be blue. The committee
questioned whether or not our recent budget
cuts would affect this, but Joyce explained that
the furniture is paid for from a different budget.
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Designated Parking: Signs should be installed
before the Fall Semester begins.
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Traffic Obstructions: Jay and Mario have cut
back the bushes blocking the view of traffic on
campus.
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IE Web Site: The template is set up for each
campus to submit items to the web site. The
site has a link to the President’s page. We are
encouraged by the District-wide IE to submit
minutes, photos, Employees of the Month and
other campus activities. Christina volunteered
to take pictures to give to whoever volunteers to
Employee of the Month: Fred thanked Joyce
for making the July Employee of the Month
Party a success.
New Business:
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Letter to the Editor: A letter to the editor was
sent to the El Paso Times concerning the
campus. Steve has sent pictures to Ted Nugent
and Dennis Brown of various items in need of
repair or replacement, such as signage, tennis
courts, landscaping, etc. Jay noted the new
equipment for the exercise course was ordered
before the letter appeared in the paper.
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Pay Increase: No one knows anything yet
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Treasurer: Christina reported that several IE
Committees from other campuses are electing
Treasurers. The committee agreed our campus
does not need a Treasurer.
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Vacancies: When the new roster is posted for
fall, Fred will access the need to fill any
vacancies on our committee and work to get
more people excited and involved in the TM IE.
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Employee of the Month: August Employee of
the Month is Frances Moreno.
Other Employee of the Month concerns: Irma
suggested using EPCC resources for
appreciation gifts. For example, give a gift
certificate from the Cosmetology Program or a
Dinner from the Culinary Arts Program. Other
suggestions included making the celebration for
faculty and staff only and giving a special
parking “permit” to display in the employee’s
car.
IV.
Open Floor
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Irma announced the Spring Schedule has been
delivered.
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Irma and Chris cleaned up some of the planters
on campus. Joyce reported there are plans to
have the plants removed and seating created for
students. Thanks to Irma and Chris!
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Jay informed the committee that repairs to the
fashion technology rooms are scheduled for the
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break in December. In the next couple of weeks
there will be some painting and replacement of
water fountains.
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The committee will put the idea for an Early
Spring Clean-up and hot dog cookout on the
agenda.
V.
There is a potluck for Yak on August 9 to thank
him for his hard work on the grass and flowers
outside the entry near his office.
Close of meeting
Meeting was unanimously adjourned at 4:10 pm.
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August 28, 2007
TM, Room 1213
I.
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II.
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SGA is trying to add Student Unions to each
campus
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Steve Smith thanked Jay Bryant for his hard
work
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The Deans know about the broken exercise
equipment and will replace them as funds allow
(expect one new item each year)
Absent But Called: Joyce Ritchey and Terri
Mann
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More tables in the mall area
The meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm.
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Selected Yolanda Puente as EOM
Opening of Meeting
Present: Cristy Garza, David Henry, John H.
Summerford III, Jay Bryant, Charles
Yakubovsky, Patty Ortega (for Lolo Mercado)
Christina Sharp, Steve Smith, Debra Farrelly,
Terry Garay, Jay Bryant, Steve Smith, Patricia
Rodriguez, and Fred Vogt.
Old Business:
IV.
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The minutes for July 31, 2007 were approved.
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Can students nominate staff and faculty for
EOM?
Sprucing-up the campus with banners will be
discussed at the September meeting when more
members will be present.
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Campus cleaning day in April
V.
III.
Open Floor
Close of meeting
New Business:
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Steve Smith briefed the committee on possible
locations for the Early High School.
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PAR signs will be removed or fixed.
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We need to start thinking about our priorities for
campus improvements
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The meeting was unanimously adjourned at
4:00
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Next Meeting: September 25, 2007 at 3:00 at
the ASC
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TRANSMOUNTAIN IE TEAM
MINUTES FOR 2005-2006
Minutes for the 2005-2006 academic year were not provided by the committee.
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