EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Office of the President
Minutes of the College Council Meeting of August 20, 2001
Present: Dr. Fallo, Dr. Hata, Dr. Simon, Mr. Hanson, Ms. Smith, Dr. Caldwell, Ms.
Caldwell, and Mr. Marston.
President – Dr. Thomas M. Fallo
1. State budget update includes 3.87% COLA; a 3% statewide growth factor; part-time
faculty 950M for ECC; and 49M in energy allocation. There was no increase for our
P4E allocation for 2001-2002 or COLA on previous P4E programs; and there was no
increase in our financial aid. We did not receive 20 year scheduled maintenance
funding or receive funding for instructional and library materials (these funds require a
local match). Community Colleges have been hit hard by the budget cuts and we are
trying to get 100M restored and have bipartisan support from the Legislature. The
Cabinet is in discussion on how we will begin planning for next year’s budget. Growth
and increased health benefit costs will both effect salary increases for January.
2. There will be a public hearing at the Board Meeting on the re-opening of the AFT,
LOCAL 1388, AFT, AFL-CIO contract to discuss issues pertaining to the calendar and
part-time faculty issues.
3. An alternative calendar to the preferred calendar will be presented to the Board. The
AFT requested a change for the summer calendar from 3 six-week and 1 eight-week
sessions to 2 five-week sessions back to back. They would like the 2 five-week sessions
for the 2002 summer calendar, but we haven’t looked at changes for 2002.
4. The Board Agenda and minutes are now available on the Infonet.
5. College Council will now meet Mondays, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be no
meeting on Tuesdays, which follow a Monday holiday.
6. There has been some discussion in Cabinet on how to operate College Council. We may
lead by having discussions on how to make proposals for operations issues, to deal with
the college’s image and relationships.
Dr. Caldwell suggests that there should be an opportunity to discuss campus-wide issues.
In the past we have spent a lot of time on details and operational issues. There is always
a lot on the agenda, which prevents discussing these other issues.
Mr. Hanson suggests that there should be one day of the month to deal with one certain
issue. Such as discussion of Board Agenda, operational/Board issues, issues dealing
with CQIN activities, and team reports, etc. This way we could compartmentalize and
focus on one major activity.
Dr. Hata suggests that Dr. Fallo always be given the opportunity to discuss college wide
issues that the council may need to address.
TEAM REPORTS
Academic Senate - Mr. Doug Marston
The Senate will meet Tuesday, September 4th.
Academic Affairs - Dr. Nadine I. Hata
Congratulations to Dr. Simon who is the Honors Transfer Program Director. There is a
great group of students and faculty members this semester.
Student and Community Advancement - Dr. Patricia Caldwell
The cafeteria opened today and was very crowded. It seems they are off to a good start and
hopefully it continues throughout the year. There are a lot of volunteers signed up for the
information tables for Welcome Week, August 20-24th.
Administrative Services - Mr. Victor Hanson
All are invited to attend the public hearing on September 10th for the adoption of the budget.
El Camino Classified Employees - Ms. Luukia Smith
There are long lines at the cashier windows, students are waiting until the last minute to
come in and pay their fees.
Ms. Smith inquired what happens with the Vision statement. It will be brought to the next
meeting for discussion.
Police Officers Association - Ms. Jan Caldwell
The police department is busy with parking. The lot is full by 9:00 a.m.
Agenda for Meeting of August 27, 2001
1. Minutes for the Meeting of August 20, 2001
2. College Council Operations & Logistics
3. District Involvement in the System 2002 Legislative Program
4. Vision Statement
5. Policies: 7130-Compensation, 7335-Health Examinations; Policy Series 5000