Santiago Canyon College
College Council (Planning and Budget Allocation)
MINUTES - October 28, 2008, 2:00 p.m., E-203
Administrators: John Hernandez, Mary Halvorson (absent), Steve Kawa, Jose Vargas, Juan Vázquez
Faculty: Morrie Barembaum, Joe Geissler, Craig Rutan, Connie Wilson, John Smith, Craig Nance, Rosi Enriquez (alt) (absent)
Classified: Diane Durdella, Zina Edwards, Sheryl Martin, Janell McWilliam, Margaret Bennett (alt)
Student: Tina Lam
Technology: Curt Childress (absent)
Communication: AnnMarie Librescu
Approved 11/11/08
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes, 9/23/08
and 10/14/08
DISCUSSION/COMMENTS
2.
The site visit was very positive. The team felt that 7 of the 11 recommendations had
already been met, and the college was well on its way to meeting the remaining 4.
President Vazquez thanked all members of the Council for their participation in the
process.
Accreditation
OLD BUSINESS
1. Budget Update
PROGRAM UPDATES
1. Associated Student
Government: Tina Lam
 Budget information accurate as of the 28th of October.
 The Board of Trustees adopted the 2008-2009 Budget at last night’s meeting. The
budget included a $10,500,000 reduction from the Tentative Budget presented at the
beginning of the fiscal year. There is a possibility of more cuts. If more cuts are
necessary, then a reverse priority list may be developed by the deans and
departments.
 Using his own formula, SAC Academic Senate President, Jeff MacMillan, presented
to the BAPR Committee and to the board (via his representative) his calculations as to
how funds are disbursed throughout the district. Morrie Barembaum plans to meet
with Steve Kawa and Juan Vazquez to discuss Jeff’s comments and how to respond to
the Board.
 ASG hosted a Town Hall meeting recently, and students were very understanding of
the situation.
 Collection of student fees is an issue that is being addressed. In the past, the
equivalent of $1.6 million has not been collected throughout the district, particularly
the non-resident fees. In the upcoming spring semester, the district will begin a
policy that fees must be paid within 48 hours or the student will be dropped from the
class.
 ASG supported the concept of raising parking fees. Steve Kawa mentioned that the
funds collected from parking can only be spent on maintenance and security for the
lots.
 President Vazquez confirmed there is no formal agreement with CSEA for a 4/10
work schedules for classified staff during summer 2008.
 Nine students attended the CCCSAAA Conference in San Diego. Good networking
and leadership experience.
OUTCOME/FOLLOW UP
Motion to accept minutes as
presented for 9/23 and 10/14/08
(Geissler/ Nance) passed
unanimously.
 Tina Lam and Ashlynne Garcia (ICC President) attended the SSCCC Conference in
San Jose. Ashlynne ran for senator at large, giving a speech in front of over 500
people. Tina served as a delegate. This experience allowed her to learn more about
other colleges and their practices, bill tracking, book rental and exchange program,
customized textbooks, etc.
 Current conversations in ASG: sustainability (healthier food); infrequent use of
parking spaces reserved for the Child Development Center; Fall Fest activities; voter
information fair.
2.
Continuing Education: Jose
Vargas
 Jose Vargas thanked all the staff at OEC and SCC that worked on the Chancellor’s
Ball Silent Auction.
 OEC is preparing for the Great Shakeout, November 13.
 A book rental program is already in place at OEC for ESL and High School Subjects.
3.
Classified Advisory Group:
Zina Edwards
No report
4.
Communications: AnnMarie
Librescu
The Smoke Free Task Force is starting to plan now for educational awareness of the new
policy for students, staff and faculty. The new policy will become effective in spring
2009.
5.
Technology: Curt Childress
No report
6.
Budget/Facilities/Safety/
Admin Services: Steve Kawa
No report
7.
Curriculum and Instruction
Committee: Craig Rutan
Next contact for CurricuNet is tomorrow.
8.
Academic Affairs/
Accreditation: Mary Halvorson
No report
9.
Student Success
Committee/Student Services:
John Hernandez
California State Aid Commission conducted an audit of the Financial Aid program, and
the program received very high marks. The commission may use our program as a
model for the state.
10. Educational Master Plan
Committee/Academic Senate:
Morrie Barembaum
Morrie Barembaum will be presenting the Senate’s preliminary 2009-2010 faculty
ranking list to the President.
11. President: Juan Vázquez
No report