Advancement Council
Minutes
December 17, 2015, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Building E, Room 112
MEMBERS
Name
Carol Kimbrough
Representing
Faculty Co-Chair
Present
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Absent
Jackie Cruz
Daniel Teresa
Dr. Celine Pinet
Executive Director of Advancement
VP of Academic Affairs or designee
Dean of Student Affairs or designee
Marty Parsons
VP of Administrative Service
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Renata Funke
Sharon Alheit
Dr. Susan Pheasant
Tanya Ho
Melissa Hornstein
Debra Pyle
Dean of South County Education Services
Grant Accounting Manager
Classified Manager, Supervisor or Confidential
Faculty Representative
Faculty Representative
Classified Representative
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TBD
TBD
TBD
Classified Representative
Student Representative
Student Representative
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Others
Name
Title or Representing
Shannon Bliss
Esmeralda Montenegro
Loyanne Flinn
Dean of Academic Affairs
Director of Communications
Director of Public Grants Development and Operations
CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS
Present
Absent
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Carol Kimbrough
Meeting called to order at 12:06 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of December 17, 2015 Agenda
MSN: Susan Pheasant/Celine Pinet- December agenda was unanimously approved.
2. Approval of November 19, 2015 meeting minutes
MSN: Deb Pyle /Susan Pheasant- September meeting minutes were approved. Celine Pinet abstained.
4. Nomination of South County at large representative to Advancement Council
MSN: Jackie Cruz – Gaby Lopez was nominated and unanimously approved.
Skype or Google Hangout needs to be set up so Gaby can participate virtually
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HARTNELL COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT
Hartnell College will be nationally recognized for the success of our students by developing leaders who will contribute
to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of our region and the global community.
HARTNELL COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College provides educational opportunities for students to reach
academic goals in an environment committed to student learning, achievement and success.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/PRESENTATIONS
Shannon Bliss
1. Presentation - Internships
 Shannon shared information about STEM interns compared to total STEM graduates, demographics,
outcomes, major participation, criteria, program elements, internship matching, types of internships,
partners, the mid-Summer retreat, and the Symposium. Outcomes include persistence, degree
attainment, and student satisfaction. An important outcome is student access to professional
mentors. Past funding was largely through DOE Title V grants. There is a need to institutionalize and
secure additional funding and partners. Jackie asked if an alternative to the full $4,000 stipend has
been discussed. Shannon offered that many students could not participate without the stipend.
There has been discussion with internship partners to financially support some part of the stipend.
 There was discussion about the fact that there are a number of internship programs at the campus
under different departments. Melissa offered that the internal internship program costs more than
$4,000 per student because of staff and operational costs; students reported that they had to keep
their jobs with healthcare benefits while doing the internship; and students don‟t find it easy to ask
questions or ask for help. Jackie offered that we need to create a program with different options. It
would be beneficial to find a home for all the internship programs we have at Hartnell. In response
to comments about financial aid, parent participation, and other topics, it was stated that it‟s
important to not expect the internship program to focus on a lot of other areas that would dilute the
internship preparation.
Marnie Glazier
2. Presentation – Theatre Arts ICTF
 The first topic was the performance of The Birds that was featured in a front page article on
Tuesday Dec 8. Individual students and a scene from the play have been selected to participate in
the Kennedy Center American Center Theatre Festival. Three students will participate in auditions
that could result in a scholarship.
 MCAETalks - Marnie presented a MCAETalk (modeled on TED Talks) about the Hartnell Theatre
program. There are different tracks in Theatre, and next steps include certificates in these tracks.
 The program is also working toward a production to be presented at the International Collegiate
Theatre Festival in Scotland. The DROUGHT project is a collaboration with faculty in other
disciplines, Hermelinda Rocha-Tabera and Hortencia Jimenez, as well as a number of organizations
and agencies. Two students talked about the impact of the project. Andrea Felix Cervantes, Theatre
Arts and Math Major, has seen increased confidence and growth in fellow students. Damian Jesus
Mercado, Theatre Major, commented that fellow students were excited about ICTF opportunity.
 In response to questions about The Western Stage and the Theatre Arts program, they stated that
the TWS regular season and 2X4 Bash are great opportunities for acting and some other theatre
jobs; through the Theatre Arts program there are deeper opportunities to involve students in all
aspects of the performance. Marnie talked about the difference between a professional theatre
company and a theatre arts program. Her vision is to improve/expand the theatre arts program so
that students successfully complete and have opportunities to transfer. In response to Melissa‟s
question, Jackie and Marnie offered that TWS productions include a few professional (equity, union)
actors as well as community members and students. TWS provides a unique opportunity for our
students to participate in a professional setting. Jackie expresses kudos for the partnerships Marnie
has developed especially with MCOE/MCAET.
3. Video – Student/Parent Testimonials
 Postponed to next meeting
Esmeralda Montenegro
4. Communications
 Postponed to next meeting
Esmeralda Montenegro
5. Student-Faculty-Staff Recognition Ideas for 2016 Theme
The recommendation is to continue with “I AM HARTNELL” for 2016
Carol Kimbrough
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HARTNELL COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT
Hartnell College will be nationally recognized for the success of our students by developing leaders who will contribute
to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of our region and the global community.
HARTNELL COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College provides educational opportunities for students to reach
academic goals in an environment committed to student learning, achievement and success.
6. DRAFT Grant Concept and Innovation Concept Forms
Jackie Cruz
The group reviewed the draft forms. It was suggested to re-arrange the questions and preface the
capacity building question with, „Is this a capacity building grant? If so…” because the question
does not apply to all grants.”
7. Strategic Priority #6 – Partnerships with Industry, Business, Agencies and Education
 Goal 6A Plan and Progress – no comments from Council members
 Continuous Improvement – Tool for Directors – not discussed
8. Public and Private Grants Update
 December Grants Report – request to add the PI to the report
 RFQ for Grant Development Services – discussed briefly
 Grants Forecasting – discussed briefly
9. Labor Market Information
Jackie Cruz
 The Monterey County Labor Market Snapshot sheet was provided for review.
OTHER ITEMS/BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The next meeting is the first day of the Spring Semester so we need to see if we can get a quorum
and if not, try to schedule another date.
NEXT MEETING(S)
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January 21, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
Carol Kimbrough
MSN: Susan Pheasant/Jackie Cruz- adjournment was approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 2p.m.
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HARTNELL COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT
Hartnell College will be nationally recognized for the success of our students by developing leaders who will contribute
to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of our region and the global community.
HARTNELL COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College provides educational opportunities for students to reach
academic goals in an environment committed to student learning, achievement and success.