HARTNELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
College Planning Council
Minutes
May 21, 2014, 3-5 p.m.
E-112
MEMBERS
Name
Representing
Present
Willard Lewallen
Tony Anderson
Renata Funke
Romero Jalomo
Lori Kildal
Stephanie Low
Administration
Academic Senate
Administration
Administration
Administration
Administration
Alfred Muñoz
Andy Newton
Elaine Duran
James Stephens
Stephen Otero
Joanne Trevino
Administration
Administration
Associated Students
Associated Students
CSEA
CSEA
X
X
Delia Edeza
CSEA
X
Christine Svendsen
HCFA
Cheryl O’Donnell
David Beymer
Carol Kimbrough
Janeen Whitmore
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Ann Wright
Dale Fuge
Faculty
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Others
Name
Title or Representing
Joseph Reyes
Brian Lofman
Director of Facilities
Dean, Institutional
Planning and
Effectiveness
Absent
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Present
Absent
X
X
CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS
The meeting was called to order at 3:20 p.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.
ACTION ITEMS
1.
Consider Approval of Minutes from May 7, 2014 Meeting
Motion (Anderson) second (Kimbrough) and by unanimous vote, the CPC approved the minutes as presented.
2.
Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
Courtesy Review
None
First Reading – No Action Necessary
None
Second Reading – Consider Approval
None
BP/AP 3430, Prohibition of Harassment
Dr. Lewallen recalled that BP/AP 3430, Prohibition of Harassment, was forwarded to the CPC at its meeting of
April 2, 2014. At that time, the CPC decided to return the policy/procedure for clarification. Further, he noted,
he has received revise language for the academic freedom section and he shared the revised language with the
CPC. In closing, he stated that both the policy and procedure will return in the fall.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/PRESENTATIONS
1.
College Planning Council Evaluation of Effectiveness Survey Results
The CPC reviewed and discussed the survey results from the College Planning Council Evaluation of
Effectiveness. Dr. Lewallen stated that the goal is to assess the effectiveness of the Council with the idea to
make improvements as needed. Suggested areas of improvement included posting agendas/materials earlier;
communicating back to constituents; campus wide communication regarding the CPC actions as they occur and
summarizing at the end of the year, and look into how to facilitate more participation from all groups.
2.
Governance Model/System Evaluation of Effectiveness Survey Results
CPC reviewed the results from the Overall Governance Model System. Suggested areas of improvement included
way to increase participation; review of quorum to address absences; each year emphasize to all members and
employees –need participation to be effective.
3.
Five Year Construction Plan
The CPC received the five year construction plan and Joseph Reyes, Director of Facilities, briefly summarized the
document. He noted that the college’s facilities master plan, currently under development, includes all three
sites.
4.
2014-15 Budget Update
Dr. Lewallen shared recent communication from Scott Lay, CEO, Community College League of California
regarding the budget and CalSTRS rate increase to address the state’s liability. Dr. Lewallen plans to keep
budget communication flowing to the campus community as he receives it.
OTHER ITEMS/BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.
Dr. Lofman informed the CPC that spring 2014 program planning and assessments are in process. The
assessments will be reviewed by the vice presidents and brought forward to governance councils in the fall.
Also, he reported that he plans to develop a handbook that will include all continuous improvement plans,
including the Student Equity and Student Success Service Plans.
2.
Accreditation – Dr. Lewallen reported that he received the visiting team’s report. The college was provided an
opportunity to correct errors of fact. From there, the report went to the accrediting commission. The
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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.
commission then provided an opportunity for the college to address inaccuracies. The report is confidential and
the commission will meet early June to take action and a letter will be sent to the college late June.
In closing, Dr. Lewallen thanked Elaine Duran and James Stephens for their service and congratulated them on
their accomplishments.
NEXT MEETING(S)
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Thursday, June 5, 2014, 10 a.m. E-112 / Special Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m.
Tony Anderson/
Willard Lewallen
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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.