Santiago Canyon College
College Council (Planning and Budget Allocation)
MINUTES – February 12, 2008
Administrators: John Hernandez, Mary Halvorson (absent), Steve Kawa, Jose Vargas, Juan Vázquez
Faculty: Morrie Barembaum, Linda Cucovatz, Rosi Enriquez, Laura Wirtz , Connie Wilson, John Smith, vacant (alt)
Classified: Diane Durdella, Zina Edwards (absent), Sheryl Martin (absent), Janell McWilliam, Margaret Bennett (alt)
Student: Sean Dadashi
Technology: Curt Childress
Communication: AnnMarie Librescu
Guest: Danielle Martino
Approved 2/26/08
MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes, 1/12/08
DISCUSSION/COMMENTS
John Hernandez changed number nine to reflect that the next meeting of the Student
Success Council will be in March.
OUTCOME/FOLLOW UP
Motion to approve with change
(Cucovatz/Durdella) passed
unanimously.
Juan outlined the nomination process and qualifications for the Partners in Education
Awards presented at the Chancellor’s Ball. The College Council needs to submit
nominations prior to April 30. Suggestion: Community Science Night supporters –
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, OUSD and Placentia-Yorba Linda USD.
Send suggestions to Juan Vazquez
for consideration at the next College
Council meeting.
2. AlertU: Juan Vázquez
AlertU is a mass-messaging system that could send alerts to students, faculty and staff
during an emergency. The College Council needs to provide formal approval for district
safety to move ahead with offering the program. The District Safety Director or the
Chancellor’s Cabinet will determine what messages are appropriate through AlertU (no
advertising).
College Council approved the use of
AlertU as a messaging system for
emergencies.
3. Reorganization: Student
Services Coordinator, Office of
Student Life and Leadership:
John Hernandez
PROGRAM UPDATES
1. Associated Student
Government: Sean Dadashi
First reading. From Student Activities Coordinator to Student Services Coordinator. The
new job description has already been approved by the Board of Trustees.
Motion to waive the second reading
and move to support the
reorganization (Vargas/Bennett)
passed unanimously.
2.
Continuing Education: Jose
Vargas
High School Diploma program – latest criteria – rather than 15 credits, there will be a
requirement of 20 in residency.
Non-credit data has been incorporated into ARCC; non-credit will not have to respond
until 2009.
3.
Classified Advisory Group:
Diane Durdella
Holiday auction was a success, netting $1836 for classified scholarships. Decision by
group to award $1500 in scholarships this year.
NEW BUSINESS
1. SCC Partners in Education
Award Nomination, Chancellor’s
Ball 2008 (Oct 24, 2008): Juan
Vázquez
Club Rush theme of “Expose Yourself” to encourage students to become involved in
Student Life and Leadership.
-BBQ, 11am-1pm, 2/13,
-ASG Winter Retreat – February 2, E-203: developed calendar of activities for spring.
-Student survey – 278 responses (71% know about ASG; no preference of activity location
on campus; classroom announcements encouraged; 71% want ASB newsletter)
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4.
Communications: AnnMarie
Librescu
-Set to interview student that has been credited with stopping a crime spree, using the
sketch he drew.
-Dr. John West will be a featured author in the Santa Ana Black Historical Society’s Black
History Month event. Dr. West will read from and sign his book There are Always Blue
Skies Over Dark Clouds at the Barnes & Noble store in Costa Mesa on Wednesday,
February 20 at 7:00 p.m.
-AnnMarie and Josh Levy attended an all-day emergency training program in Long
Beach.
-Science Building Groundbreaking is in the planning stage for March 25.
-Golf Tournament, April 25 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club.
-Softball Field opening program is not yet on the calendar.
5.
Technology: Curt Childress
Classrooms and labs are good.
6.
Budget/Facilities/Safety/
Admin Services: Steve Kawa
Projects:
-Softball field is delayed because of DSA approval for netting. Artificial turf needs to be
installed.
-Science building grading has begun. Today bids are due for glass and glazing.
-Maintenance and operations building bid walk completed today. Construction should
begin in mid-April or May.
-Last week, LPA architect met with humanities faculty and reviewed plans; humanities
faculty were pleased. Drawings should be ready by this summer.
7.
Curriculum and Instruction
Committee: Linda Cucovatz
-First meeting is set for February 25.
-Curriculum Handbook has been unveiled (SAC/SCC collaboration).
-2008-2009 catalog is in progress. Continuing Education will be completing their section
of the catalog.
8.
Academic Affairs
/Accreditation: Mary
Halvorson
Abbreviated self-study process is going well. Site visit is scheduled this year for October
20-23.
9.
Student Success
Committee/Student Services:
John Hernandez
-Scholarship Handbook is now available and workshops are scheduled.
-CTE is going very well – they are re-applying for an extension next year.
-Outreach is conducting application workshops at high schools for seniors, which will be
followed by testing and Early Decision registration.
-Ann Catalan is the Interim Director for CAMP (currently have five cohorts).
AmeriCorps has 20 cohorts beginning this semester (and a waiting list).
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Contact Community Services
Coordinator Karen Hohnstein with
ideas for new class offerings.
10. Educational Master Plan
Committee/Academic
Senate: Rosi Enriquez
The Academic Senate retreat was held during flex week. Juan Vazquez and Mary
Halvorson were guest speakers. Stuart Davis provided an overview of Datatel.
GoGreen – sustainability was a topic.
Craig Nance is creating a scheduling matrix to accommodate the various unit classes and
labs offered at SCC.
11. President: Juan Vázquez
-Possible $9.5 million shortfall ($3.2 million this year and $3.1 million next year plus $3.2
of additional expenditures that the state will not provide funds for).
-Spring enrollment update indicates better efficiency (more students with fewer classes).
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, high school diploma program, 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 College Council 10/23/07)
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