Industry and Technology
Division Semester Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2005
Ron welcomed the faculty and staff back for the Fall 2005 semester.
Guests: Victoria Martinez, Valencia Rayford, Stephanie Rodriguez, Yalanda Wade
Ron Dohi will be on medical leave for the fall 2005 semester and plans to retire before the spring 2006 semester. Ken Zion will be back to teach the morning Auto Collision
Repair/Painting program. Ken had been on an assignment with the Chancellor’s office.
INTRODUCTIONS
Four new full-time faculty were hired:
Melanie McFarland, Fashion, is replacing Chris Moran Wisdom. Melanie is a graduate from FIDM, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and has 20 years work experience in the field of fashion.
Two full-time Cosmetology instructors were hired: Vivian Nemie, who just received her
Masters from Cal State Dominguez, is a licensed cosmetology instructor and has over 40 years experience in the field. Vivian will teach freshman class in the evening program.
Merriel Winfree received her AS degree from El Camino and has over 10 years experience. She will teach the advanced students in the evening program.
Eric Carlson is the new Manufacturing/Machine Tool instructor. He has B.S and M.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and has been working with the M. Torres CNC
Equipment Company who is partnering with El Camino in a grant project.
Ron introduced Valencia Rayford, who is the new Counselor for Industry and
Technology, and Victoria Martinez, who will work with the Robotics Academy. Also present were Stephanie Rodriguez, Interim Director, and Yalanda Wade, Coordinator of the Women in Technology program, and Ken Ryan, part-time instructor in the Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration program.
AWARDS
The following faculty received awards for their years of service:
5 years Steve Nothern
John Ruggirello
Jack Selph
10 years
15 years
20 years
Ray Lewis
Harry Stockwell
Mike Stallings
Also recognized was Walter Kahan, who is now a Railroad Engineer for the Nevada
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Ron introduced Dr. Francisco Arce, Dr. John Baker, Dr. Jeffrey Marsee and Dr. Susie
Dever, President of the Academic Senate. Dr. Arce welcomed the faculty to the new academic year. Dr. Baker was looking forward to working with everyone. Dr. Marsee said it was nice coming home to California and El Camino. Dr. Dever said this semester is marked by imminent change. She said it was essential that faculty keep involved.
Faculty are needed to participate in the Academic Technology committee. New members are also needed on the Academic Senate.
Ron asked faculty and staff to introduce themselves to the new faculty. Ron said Tom
Jackson’s title was changed from Director to Associate Dean of Industry & Technology.
Ron talked about his decision to retire and his return as Dean. After careful consideration and realizing he can make more of a difference as dean, he decided to rescind his retirement.
ENROLLMENT
Most of the I&T departments are doing well. There are 3 departments that have enrollment challenges, Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology, Computer
Aided Design/Drafting, and Machine Tool Technology. Ron asked faculty from the 3 departments to come to his office to discuss their enrollments.
ADD PROCESS
A copy of the add process was placed in the instructors’ mailboxes. Ron asked faculty to read the add process to their students. There is no longer the late add process.
WITHDRAWAL AND COURSE REPITITION
The Chancellors office has sent information about the withdrawal and course repetition process that may impact future course outlines. Instructors were urged to read the information.
LIBRARY SERVICE
This handout was placed in the instructors’ mailboxes. The library staff is now able to put the class syllabus, class notes, and other materials online. For information, please contact Albert Romero, x3882, or he is in the Library’s Periodicals/Reserve desk.
CURRICULUM
There are eight course outlines that still need to go through the College Curriculum committee. Courses not in compliance with Title V will not be offered after Spring 2006.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
VTEA
The allocation for 2005/2006 was published. An overview workshop for VTEA requirements and compliance was announced.
I-GRANTS
I-Grant applications were previously distributed to all faculty. These are due by
September 1 st
. The maximum amount for each application is $10,000. The one page form is available in the division office.
CCCAOE
The CCCAOE conference will be on October 19-21 in San Diego. Stephanie Rodriguez said 5 faculty from I&T can attend. One faculty has already signed up. Faculty were to let Ron know if they were interested in attending.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
There is a new Career and Technical brochure listing all of the I&T programs. It gives a brief description of the program and the salary. The brochure also includes other areas on campus, i.e. Business, etc. There is also a flyer with student testimonials for the Women in Technology program. Both the brochure and flyer are going to the high schools.
Josephina Bedolla would like to visit all the classrooms in about two weeks. Ron and TJ will plan this with Josephina.
Yalanda Wade holds a support group for women who are going into non-traditional jobs.
The group meets once a month in SSC 204G. They have guest speakers, and go on field trips. The centers vision has now come to fruition. They are in need of donations for the center, i.e. posters, equipment items from various programs.
SPRING 2006
The final spring 2006 schedule is due to Carol by September 2 nd
. The schedule will be in faculty mailboxes after the division meeting.
ALL CAMPUS ADVISORY DINNER
The All Campus Advisory Dinner is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 26,
2005 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
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DISCUSSION TOPICS
Bond
A handout for the bond equipment list was distributed. Faculty need to go over the list to make any changes or updates and return it to Lois by September 9 th
.
VTEA
El Camino received $600,000 this year. There are 27 technical programs that qualify.
The funds were used to attend conferences for professional development. Faculty are now being asked to give a quarterly report. VTEA is a grant and there is accountability involved. Departments that qualify for funding should be addressing how the program will be improved. People from outside of El Camino reviewed proposals for funding. If departments didn’t get funded they received comments.
Stephanie said the VTEA surveys will go out by the 3 rd
week of the semester.
VTEA is looking at program development. Some departments want to hire female assistants.
BUDGET
The budget situation is very serious. All of our budget areas will be closely reviewed and likely reduced, especially the hourly, casual employee, supplies, part-time faculty and faculty overload.
The meeting ended at 3:08pm.
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