EL CAMINO COLLEGE
VTEA Deans & Directors Council Meeting
Minutes
June 19, 2001
Present:
Lucinda Aborn, Trish Bonacic, Bea Brody, Pat Caldwell, Sandy DeMos,
Carolyn Hardy, Tom Jackson, Jeanette Magee, Gloria Miranda, Roger
Quadhamer, Arvid Spor, Katherine Townsend, Bobbi Villalobos, Ron
Way
Gabriella Lopez (Recorder)
A scheduled meeting of the VTEA Deans & Directors Council convened at 8:00 a.m. in
Library 202.
Results of VTEA College Aggregate Core Indicator Information
Pat Caldwell was asked to participate in the meeting in order to point out the similarities
and differences between the VTEA College Aggregate Core Indicator data and P4E
information. Pat Caldwell emphasized that El Camino reports P4E data by numbers while
the Chancellor’s Office report contains percentages. The VTEA College Aggregate Core
Indicator 1999-2000 data and 1998-1999 P4E data were compared.
 Both reports show that in the course completion (in the form of completing a
degree, receiving a certificate or transfer to a four-year university) category we
are far below average.
 Lucinda Aborn asked how transfer information was reported to the State. Arvid
Spor answered that transfer information is lumped in with completion data.
 Arvid Spor noted that there was a big push for the creation of vocational
brochures. In addition, funds should be distributed differently and emphasis
should be placed on basis skills area. He added that an intervention program
would make a great difference.
 Pat Caldwell said that there was a great overlap for the targets of VTEA and P4E.
She suggested that projects are jointly funded in order to combine funding
sources.
 Suzie Dever mentioned collaboration of the Special Resource and the Learning
Resource Center by sharing resources, consequently making a greater impact. Pat
Caldwell brought up the example the P4E Learning Communities projects where
funding came from six different sources. If one source goes away there is still
funding left.
 Ron Way added that ECC has a terrible history of reporting ECC data in
connection with the core indicators. According to him, LEP reporting only
reported 2 students when in reality 90% of students were LEP in a program. Pat
Caldwell responded by mentioning Heather Brown’s concern for data correctness.
She is working with Alex Kelley to submit years worth of data. Bobbi Villalobos
mentioned that ESL coded as general studies and none of the courses have ESL
TOP codes.
 Arvid Spor reminded that VTEA is up for reauthorization in 2004, and that
Congress may eliminate VTEA funding if the college do not make significant
headway in meeting the target goals. In addition, K-12 system is also trying to get
VTEA monies.
VTEA Funding for 2001-02
The funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year were distributed to each participant.
Arvid Spor highlighted some important components of the 2001-02 budgets. Counseling
will hire two full time career counselors paid from VTEA funds. Special Resource Center
and Learning Resources Center will provide tutorial services using VTEA funds.
VTEA Brochure Status
Arvid Spor reported that the vocational education brochures are all in mock-up stages.
The brochures will feature representative students from all over campus including
students with disabilities, non-traditional students and various ethnic backgrounds. Arvid
Spor expressed that brochures will be distributed to the divisions for editing.
Civil Rights Compliance Review
A team of four individuals visited El Camino College and conducted a series of meetings
to review our vocational education programs on March 20 – 23, 2001. Arvid Spor said
that he had sent in our response to their findings. This response to the Chancellor’s Office
provided details on our efforts to be in compliance.
Next Meeting
August 28, 2001 at 8:00 a.m. in Library 202
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9 a.m.