Santiago Canyon College - College Council
MINUTES – November 11, 2008
Administrators: John Hernandez, Mary Halvorson, Steve Kawa , Jose Vargas, Juan Vázquez
Faculty: Morrie Barembaum , Joe Geissler, Craig Rutan (absent), Connie Wilson, John Smith, Craig Nance, Rosi Enriquez (alt) (absent)
Classified: Diane Durdella, Zina Edwards, Sheryl Martin, Janell McWilliam (alt) (absent)
Student: Tina Lam
Technology: Curt Childress
Communication: AnnMarie Librescu (absent
Approved 11/25/08
MINUTES
DISCUSSION/COMMENTS
OUTCOME/FOLLOW UP
1. Approval of Minute
Motion to approve minutes with corrections (Wilson/Edwards) was passed unanimously.
Approved with corrections.
Correction to budget information: Add “Budget information accurate as of the 28th of October.”
Correction to student fees collection in budget information: “fees must be paid within 72 48 hours (as of
11/11/08).”
OLD BUSINESS
1. Budget Update
Budget Update:
The President requested that in order to prepare for worst-case scenarios, supervisors meet with
their faculty and staff to solicit suggestions for cutting their area’s budget and schedules to get to
the core of services. As reductions are contemplated, keep these questions in mind: What must
we do to continue as a college? How should we prepare for a “worst-case” scenario?
What do we need to offer to serve our students:
1. transfer courses
2. certificate courses
3. basic skills courses
Supervisors will meet with
faculty and staff to solicit
suggestions for budget reductions
by the end of November and
report back suggestions to the
President in writing.
December 9th: College Council
will have an Open Forum.
Location: TBA
The President stated that the basic core mission is to save the jobs of full-time and permanent
employees.
The President announced a 48-hour drop policy for students who do not pay fees but stressed
that this policy is subject to change. Most districts have a similar policy in place. Unpaid student
fees in the amount of $1.6 million were included in the budget and the President reported that the
District is obligated to pay this amount to the State. Expressed concerns were:
1. how will this affect financial aid students?
2. how will students be notified that they have been dropped?
3. how will the increased activity as students are dropped for non-payment and go online to
re-add affect the mainframe?
4. the impact on faculty adding students when students show up for classes assuming they are
registered for the course
How will students, faculty and staff be notified of the new policy:
1. online banners
2. posters and flyers on campus
John Smith shared that the State Academic Senate office emailed a sample letter which can be sent to
State representatives asking for their support for California Community Colleges which sites the
importance of the role of the community colleges to re-train laid-off workers in order to stabilize the
New drop policy: Students who
do not pay fees within 48 hours of
registering will be dropped.
State’s economy. Morrie Barembaum cited a study which correlated the higher earning potential of
a worker with obtaining an AA degree.
The President solicited ideas and thoughts from College Council members relative to appropriate
budget reductions:
1. cut back specialized student services
2. work furloughs
3. cut back cosmetology, Inmate Program, contracted programs
4. increase parking fees
5. cut summer session
6. District take a larger cut of reductions
Some concerns were presented:
1. Craig Nance expressed concern about the implementation of Datatel and the backfill
necessary for key employees working on the conversion.
2. Morrie Barembaum was concerned that while the budget problem is addressed the proper
processes of shared governance are followed and a multi-level strategy be implemented.
PROGRAM UPDATES
1. Associated Student
Government: Tina
Lam
2. Continuing Education:
Jose Vargas
3. Classified Advisory
Group: Zina Edwards
4.
Communications:
AnnMarie Librescu
5.
Technology: Curt
Childress
6.
Budget/Facilities/Safe
ty/Admin. Services:
Steve Kawa
Mary Halvorson will work with
Ruth Babeshoff and Jennifer Coto
to meet the core needs of students
while making cuts to summer
session, if necessary.
None
None
None
No Smoking Task Force will be meeting with Lorrie Jordan on Monday, November 17th, at noon, to
discuss enforcement.
Tentatively, all IT systems may be down from Friday, November 28 through early morning Monday,
December 1, 2008, for maintenance.
Steve reported that the Great Shake-Out will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008, 10 a.m., and
will last approximately 15 minutes
Community Science Night will be on Friday, November 14, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Joe Geissler reported that this
may be a problem for students
accessing Library online research
sources over the Thanksgiving
holiday.
TGIF will be on November 21st, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
.
7.
Curriculum and
Instruction Committee:
Morrie Barembaun
Craig Rutan will have an update on CurricUNET at the next meeting.
8.
Academic
Affairs/Accreditation:
Mary Halvorson
When available, the Commission’s letter will be posted on the College website.
9.
Student Success
Committee/Student
Services: John
Hernandez
None
10. Educational Master
Plan
Committee/Academic
Senate: Morrie
Barembaum
Morrie announced Maureen Roe’s Faculty Excellence Award Lecture is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 18, noon, D-101
11. President: Juan
Vázquez
Spring 09 enrollment begins on 11/17/08. The President provided statistics on the percentages of
reduction in sections offered for Fall 08 (a 13% decrease from Fall 07) and Spring 09 (projected 23%
decrease from Spring 08).
Santiago Canyon College - Mission Statement
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is a diverse learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster a learning environment that helps students develop knowledge and
understanding, critical thinking, sound decision making, cultural awareness, effective communication skills, and a commitment to local and global citizenship.
Santiago Canyon College offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes university transfer, associate degree and certificate programs. In addition, we provide community services, career education,
continuing education, basic skills development, and a range of support services for full and part-time students, including those with family and career responsibilities. At SCC we encourage students to plan,
implement, and evaluate their educational progress through meaningful reflection and interaction with both the college and community. (Approved by CPAC: 1/25/05)