EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Office of the President
Minutes of the College Council Meeting of February 3, 2003
Present: Ms. Caldwell, Dr. Caldwell, Dr. Fallo, Ms. Ely, Mr. Hanson, Dr. Hata, Ms.
Pickens, Dr. Simon, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Stewart.
Budget Update
President Fallo will present three State of the College Updates in the Campus Theatre on
February 13, 2003 at 12:00-1:00 p.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m., and 2:00-3:00 p.m.
By Friday, February 7th we should know the exact state budget cuts and how they will
impact the college.
The objective in our budget process is long-term and we want to continue to present
opportunities for student access with the best quality we can. We will work towards
making our cap and providing services for students for the next three years. Our goal is
to support employees in continuing their jobs and their salaries. We are still focusing on
$ 3-4M cuts this year. It is guaranteed that the cuts we make this year will be there again
next year and there may be additional cuts.
Accreditation
Dr. Hata is working with Barbara Perez and Tom Lew on our accreditation report
response. Dr. Hata will have a draft ready for College Council to review by February
10th. Our next accreditation visit will be April 17, 2003.
Linking Planning to Budget
Dr. Caldwell would like to get a team of 30 campus-wide people together for a 3-day
retreat. This team will work on planning recommendations from College Council and
Planning and Budgeting Committee. The tentative dates are May 20, 21 & 22nd. Dr.
Caldwell will provide training. Dr. Caldwell has a draft overview process that she will
share with College Council next week.
Academic Accommodations Policy
Lucinda Aborn distributed the draft Academic Accommodations Policy. It was decided
that the first two paragraphs would be combined and modified to comprise the policy.
The remainder of the document will be used to set up the procedure.
Board Policy 5300-Student Equity
This policy was reviewed and there were changes recommended.
Agenda for Meeting of February 10, 2003
1. Approval of Minutes for February 3, 2003
2. State Budget Status
3. Team Reports
4. Facilities Needs
5. Collegial Consultation-Representation-Mutually agree
6. Set meeting date for policy review