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El Camino College
Office of the President
Minutes of the College Council Meeting of February 22, 2005
Present: Dr. Fallo, Dr. Caldwell, Ms. Caldwell, Mr. Hanson, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Pickens, Dr.
Simon, Ms. Smith, Dr. Schwartz, and Ms. Stewart.
1. Mandatory Flex Day according to the ECCFT contract the mandatory flex day should be the first
day of the semester. The Calendar Committee recommendation went to the E-Board and E-Board
agreed to the proposed calendar.
2. ASO will not have the March in March. Instead they will be having a CalSac lobbying day. The
students want to lobby for more access for students to get a proper education. There is also a
charity event being planned.
3. Board Agenda
a. Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee will present their Annual report for acceptance.
b. Public Comment will include representative of an employee requesting their issue be heard
in public. The Board will here comments and make decision in closed session. Additional
back up documents will be provided to Board at request of ECCE representative.
c. Health Services fee increase will help offset the deficit and keep the center open for fall and
spring. Some services still may have to be cut.
d. Class schedules will cost $1.00 and will help offset the cost of printing. This income has
not been budgeted yet. Schedules will still be provided at no cost to division offices.
e. Administrative Services page 6, Science Complex Renovation Project budget total in
column one should be $6,721,738.
4. The Legislative Analysts Report on the Governor’s Proposal was published today. There are slight
increases in revenue. The Analyst and others are focusing on structural deficit. There is some talk
in Sacramento about increasing fees.
5. High School Outreach Ten schools have responded and 17 people will attend this meeting on
February 23rd. This will be a good opportunity for us to get back into high schools for recruitment.
6. Academic Senate will have its first meeting next week. They will be ratifying Planning &
Budgeting Committee actions that have occurred during the break.
7. Sabbaticals and Early Retirements are going to be watched more closely in the future in relation to
timing. We may request people to teach in the Fall rather than in the Spring to help us to satisfy
our 75/25 calculation.
8. Budget – Workgroup Report of finance is a serious issue. The Chancellor will recommend to the
Board of Governors on March 8 & 7 that they implement the Workgroup for 2006-07. They asked
the Chancellor to delay but he has decided to go forward. We will become the lowest dollars per
credit FTES in the State. Additionally, we may not be as competitive as other districts in salaries.
This will be a major concern of ours for the next few months.
9. ECC Budget – El Camino College has always had a good budget due to the great efforts of Mr.
Hanson.
Agenda for the February 28, 2005 Meeting
1.
Minutes of February 22, 2005
2.
Team Reports
3.
College Council Operations
4.
ECC Calendar 2006-07
5.
6.
Policy 4240 – Academic Renewal
Policy 4228 – Independent Study
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.