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El Camino College
Office of the President
Minutes of the College Council Meeting of August 15, 2005
Present: Dr. Fallo, Mr. D’Amico, Dr. Arce, Dr. Baker, Ms. Dever, Ms. Caldwell, Ms. Pickens, and
Ms. Smith.
1. Centinela/Freeman Community Foundation – John Means is working on getting
expense/income estimates.
2. Compton Community College Accreditation Status: No district has come forth to offer credit
classes under contract at Compton. The Chancellor believes that if they can get an extension
through the spring semester that Compton would be in compliance.
3. Accreditation: Co-chairs will be announced by flex day.
4. LAFCO – Local Agency Formation Commission-for Los Angeles County agreed that they will
make a recommendation that we will not be in any sphere of influence. There was a
representative from Lawndale City Council at the meeting on August 8th. Lawndale is
interested in Alondra Park and El Camino Village.
5. Center for the Arts: Information was received about a problem with the electrical and light
system in the Auditorium. This issue will be discussed further with Cabinet members.
6. Board Agenda
a. Minutes-Public Comment: Corrections were noted and a “Corrected Draft” will be
distributed at the Board Meeting.
b. Measure “E” Bond Fund: Proposed costs/fees of refunding bonds are $150K and .06%
to .08% to underwriter. All costs/fees are being negotiated at this time.
c. Administrative Services – Notice of Public Hearing 2005-2006 Budget: We are
requesting that the Board of Trustees reschedule the September 6th meeting to
September 12th and the budget will be presented at that time. The budget is behind
schedule because we have been receiving updated information up through the end of
last week.
7. Budget: The budget is pretty much as we expected, with no further augmentations than
anticipated. PFE has come into our base, COLA is 4.23 and Growth is 2.65. FTES and
enrollment are down 5-12% throughout the State. We will have a better feel about our
enrollment by Flex Day (August 25th).
8. The next meeting of College Council will be Monday, September 12th at 1:00 p.m.
Agenda for the September 12, 2005 Meeting
1.
Minutes of August 15, 2005
2.
Board Agenda
3.
Team Reports
EL CAMINO COLLEGE STRATEGIC PLAN 2004-2007
Vision Statement
El Camino College will be the College of choice for successful student learning, caring student
services and open access. We, the employees, will work together to create an environment that
emphasizes people, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence. Our College will be a leader in
demonstrating accountability to our community.
Mission Statement
The mission of El Camino College is to meet the educational needs of its diverse community and
ensure student success by offering quality, comprehensive educational opportunities.
Statement of Philosophy
Everything El Camino College is or does must be centered on its community, for without the
community, we have no students, no faculty or staff, no reason to exist. It is our community that saw
the need and valued the reason for the creation of El Camino College. Therefore, it is to our
community that we must be responsible and responsive in all matters educational, fiscal and social.
Statement of Values
Our highest value is placed on our students and their educational goals. Interwoven in that value is our
recognition that the faculty and staff of El Camino College are the College’s stability, its source of
strength and its driving force. With this in mind, our five core values are:
People – We strive to balance the needs of our students, employees and community.
Respect – We work in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration.
Integrity – We act ethically and honestly toward our students, colleagues and community.
Diversity – We recognize and appreciate our similarities and differences.
Excellence – We aspire to deliver quality and excellence in all we do.
Guiding Principles
The following guiding principles are used to direct the efforts of the District:
El Camino College must strive for distinction in everything the College does—in the classroom, in
services and in human relations. Respect for our students, our fellow employees, our community and
ourselves, must be our underlying goal.
Cooperation among our many partners is vital for our success—whether they be other schools and
colleges, businesses and industries, or individuals.
Access and opportunity must never be compromised. Our classrooms are open to everyone who meets
our admission eligibility and our community programs are open to all. This policy is enforced without
discrimination and without regard to gender, ethnicity, personal beliefs, abilities or background.
Strategic Goals 2004-2007
1. Support and constantly improve the quality of our educational offerings.
2. Promote student-centered learning to increase student success.
3. Support innovative practices that enhance the educational experience.
4. Foster a climate that promotes integrity and accountability.
5. Support and develop effective and motivated employees.
6. Improve and enhance internal and external communication.
7. Incorporate flexibility into institutional structure and process.