California State University San Marcos
College of Education, Health and Human Services
School of Education
Governance Community Council
MINUTES
November 12, 2015 1:00 – 3:00 PM, KELL 5102
MEMBERS & GUESTS
Sinen Siyahhan (Co-Chair)
Moses Ochanji (Co-Chair)
SOE Faculty & Staff Present: Adamson, Brooks, Chen, Daniels, Daoud, Elsbree,
Escalante, Flores, Freeborn, Gonzales, K. Hayashi, Hernandez, Jeffries, Jones,
Lawler, Mauerman, McDaniel, McField, Mottola, Ochanji, Rich, Robledo, Rosilez,
Siyahhan, Stall, Thousand, Vargas, Wendling
Guest: Powell, Dean; Brenda Hall, NCPDF; Chu, Carol, Visiting Scholar; Landin, Kyle, CEHHS SS
QUORUM
[ x ] Yes, a quorum is present.
[ ] no quorum
DID YOU KNOW
CSUSM/NCPDF Stem Initiative (Time Certain 1:05 – 1:15 P.m.)
Jeffries/Hall
JJ shared the K16 STEM Initiative the purpose is to develop sustainable,
scalable, and systemactic STEM instructional practices in our region resulting in greater math
and science literacy for all students and increase in the number of STEM ready students who
attain STEM related degrees.
STEM.pdf
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for October 22, 2015
Ochanji/Siyahhan
Ochanji/Siyahhan
REPORTS
Dean’s Report (1:15 – 1:30)
Powell
SPED program is ranked 1st in the nation by the grad programs.
Recruitment in education is a need, the numbers are low compared to the other units in the college.
Potential students could be in the CEHHS. There could be a teacher shortage in the next few years. Vista
superintendent Devin Vodicka, is willing to have his classified teachers return to school if they agree to
come back and teach for Vista.
The dean will give money to projects that are related to the mission of the CEHHJS.
Director’s Report (1:30 – 1:45)
Vargas
11.12.15 (Coord and
Comm Dir Report).pptx
Dr. Vargas updated the community on NCATE, the next accreditation visit will be in 2022.
CSUSM will have the TEACH grant for the first time.
Norms for Governance Community Meetings
As a Governance Community, we agreed that we would:
• Be considerate of other’s ideas • Stay on the topic of discussion • Focus on identifiable tasks • Have variation in the meeting format to provide for some group work •
Divide the agenda into action and information items • Prep ahead of time for the issues that will be discussed at Governance • Help establish quorum by being on time •
Maintain a sense of team by staying issue focused when we disagree • Make sure procedures are clear • Voice opinion in room • Note what the procedural process is up
front • Celebrate
Associate Director’s Report (1:45 -1:50)
Ochanji
PC met today curriculum committee asked how they can be more informed on programs before they are
seen at the college level. PC suggested that new programs or curriculum forms will go through PC for
feedback. A school rep from CC will come to PC for input.
Elections in spring, there was a revision on the Hansen committee there will be a call for volunteers to sign
up for the committee.
Old Business
Director Search Update – Ad Description (1:50 – 2:05)
Stall
Emailed job description, was reviewed. The committee shared feedback to Pat. The final version will be
sent to Lupe.
SOE Director search
plan.draft.lps.docx
MA Program Plan (2:05 – 2:25 p.m.)
Elsbree
The program is accepting 6 new students. Need to push for credential students to apply for the MA
program. 9 Units of the credential can be used in the MA if completed within 5 years. Classes will be
offered in the summer.
MA Program.pdf
New Business
ICP Program Advising Issues and the Future of the ICP Program (Time Certain 2:25 – 2:55 p.m.)Freeborn/Ochanji
There has been a charge to the community to relook at the ICP program.
How does financial aid and undergraduate advising affect the students enrollment. Advising is critical in
the program, the program was not fully advised in the past few years. There was an overwhelming support
for the ICP program.
Committee Reports (ATTACHED)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (2:55)
Mauerman – Get your orders in to the Hansen Committee. If you have a need and are not a PC go to your
program coordinator to see if it can be ordered.
NEXT MEETING
December 10, 2015, 1300 - 1500 in KELL 5102
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:00pm
MINUTE NOTE TAKER
Minutes were taken by Bonnie Mottola
Norms for Governance Community Meetings
As a Governance Community, we agreed that we would:
• Be considerate of other’s ideas • Stay on the topic of discussion • Focus on identifiable tasks • Have variation in the meeting format to provide for some group work •
Divide the agenda into action and information items • Prep ahead of time for the issues that will be discussed at Governance • Help establish quorum by being on time •
Maintain a sense of team by staying issue focused when we disagree • Make sure procedures are clear • Voice opinion in room • Note what the procedural process is up
front • Celebrate