Accreditation Workgroup #15 Meeting
January 28, 2013
3:30-5pm
1. Quick review of final cost estimate sheets from each center
Each Center Dean reviewed the current status of their Cost Estimate Worksheet totals.
Discussion around the different ways the Deans calculated costs for staff helped clarify
some of the challenges of creating a standardized cost estimate in the current staffing
model. Center Deans agreed to standardized their calculations as much as possible using
the estimate work sheet and to break totals down between operational costs and
instructionally related costs.
The point was also made that costs of operating the centers including accounting, payroll,
human resources and buldings and grounds are not included in the current spreadsheet.
2. Review comparative cost estimate spreadsheet
A spreadsheet with comparative center costs was reviewed by the workgroup. Through
this discussion, the group proposed that there are two measures that should be
considered in determining costs: 1) The actual costs of running the center and 2) what
would CCSF actually save if we closed down a center, including the lowering of total
enrollment from that closure.
The incremental costs of operating the center are important to consider because they
may not equal the operating costs. It is understood that particular staff would probably
continue to work at the college but would be moved into another Center to take care of
understaffed areas. And the cost of losing FTEF from the students who may no longer
enroll is a loss in revenue.
Another question that arose during the conversation was whether the Centers should be
specialized or whether each Center should offer general progress towards degrees for all
students. The workgroup agreed that it is ultimately important to look at a minimum
service center, meaning how all the centers should operate with proper staffing and
facilities. Accreditation standards speak to the necessity of quality of instruction and
services regardless of location. Currently, there is inadequate staffing at some Centers.
Building in a proper staffing and facilities model is important in considering final operating
costs.
3. Discuss and agree to criteria for recommendations of cost-cutting at centers:
The Workgroup agreed that the criteria that should be used to determine the goals of
each Center should match the Annual Plan, Mission Statement of the College and the
Board of Trustee priorities, which include:
1. Transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
2. Achievement of Associate degree in Arts and Sciencies.
3. Acquisition of certifcate and career skills needed for success in the workplace.
4. Basic skills, including learning English as a Second Language and Transitional Studies.
Next Steps:
Next meeting on February 25, MUB 140 3-5pm
Goal: Provide specific options to Chancellor for cost-cutting at centers
A request was made for deans to send recommendations to Gohar by Friday, February 22.