Santiago Canyon College
College Council (Planning and Budget Allocation)
MINUTES
October 23, 2007, 2:00 p.m., E-107
Administrators: John Hernandez, Mary Halvorson (absent), Steve Kawa (absent), Jose Vargas, Juan Vázquez
Faculty: Morrie Barembaum, Linda Cucovatz (absent), Rosi Enriquez, Laura Wirtz, Connie Wilson, John Smith (absent), Leah Freidenrich (absent) and (alt)
Classified: Diane Durdella (absent), Zina Edwards, Sheryl Martin (absent), Janell McWilliam (absent) (alt)
Approved 11/13/07
Student: Sean Dadashi
Technology: Curt Childress
Communication: AnnMarie Librescu
MINUTES
DISCUSSION/COMMENTS
OUTCOME/FOLLOW UP
1. Approval of Minutes, 10/9/07
Corrections: #2b – Theo Lacy and James Musick; #7 – Policy pertaining to Board
Policy 6117 – second reading passed in Senate.
Motion to approve as corrected
(Wilson/ Edwards) passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Incident Report
a.
b.
2. Mission Statement Review: Mary
Halvorson
PROGRAM UPDATES
1. Associated Student Government:
Sean Dadashi
Accreditation requires the mission statement be reviewed on an annual basis.
Discussion followed. The addition of “high school diploma program,” in the
second line of the second paragraph, following continuing education, was
suggested.
a.
b.
2.
Continuing Education: Jose
Vargas
3.
Classified Advisory Group: Zina
Edwards
4.
Communications: AnnMarie
Librescu
a.
b.
c.
Technology: Curt Childress
The soccer games scheduled for Monday, October 22, have been
postponed, along with the tailgate activities, to Monday, October 29; men’s
game at 3:00 and women’s game at 6:00 p.m.
Latino Heritage Month activities in Strenger Plaza, Oct 31 and Nov 1
Although attendance has been low due to fires, should meet target.
Lighting has been installed in the outside seating area.
Agreement has been reached with a business across the street to provide
an additional 45 spaces for parking. Now working on how to get students
safely across the street.
No report. Next meeting is Tuesday, November 6.
a.
b.
5.
President Vazquez distributed the latest Incident Report regarding the
Santiago fires, including a map with the approximate burn area.
AlertU system is being researched – it is a voluntary text message system
that would be used to alert students, staff and faculty.
Working with OUSD to promote Community Science Night, Friday,
November 6.
Next issue of Career Focus magazine, January 2008, will highlight water
and public works.
No report.
Security officers need updates at shift
changes to be informed for
student/staff questions.
Motion to accept mission statement
with revision as suggested, with
amendment to review again next year
(Wilson/Edwards) passed
unanimously.
6.
Budget/Facilities/Safety/Admin
Services: Juan Vazquez
7.
Curriculum and Instruction
Committee: Laura Wirtz
Discussion to reorganize representation on SCC Curriculum and Instruction
Council by division. Item on Academic Senate agenda.
8.
Academic Affairs: John
Hernandez
Two faculty will receive additional assignments to cover the Basic Skills Initiative.
9.
Student Success
Committee/Student Services:
John Hernandez
a.
b.
c.
10. Educational Master Plan
Committee/Academic Senate:
Rosi Enriquez
a.
11. President: Juan Vázquez
a.
b.
c.
Construction has begun on softball field.
Plans were shared with the board for the new gymnasium (Austin Co.)
Approval by DSA to move ahead with maintenance and operations
building.
d. Developed agreement with wireless carrier for antennae pole installation
on soccer field.
Student Services faculty and staff met two weeks ago – very productive.
New Hawks Scholarship deadline has been extended to November 1
Robert Waldren has been offered the position of Student Services
Coordinator for the Transfer Center.
d. Outreach has initiated a Middle School outreach program. Parent
workshops have been arranged with Portola, McPherson and Yorba
Middle Schools.
e. Additional spaces on campus have been identified for “Smoke Free Area”
signage, to encourage students not to smoke in those areas.
b.
Update on Basic Skills Initiative will be
provided at next College Council
meeting.
Discussion is continuing regarding textbook costs for students and
alternatives.
SCC and SAC Academic Senates agreed on a one-year limit for grade
change requests. A policy is being written by the Senate and will be
brought to ASG and the college President for consideration. Need to
determine where the item will be printed after appropriate approvals are
received (possibly Student Handbook).
Regarding the $30 million funding for non-credit: trying to work through more
detailed evidence of programs offered to our students. Department of Finance
wants to see proof of how this extra money is leading to jobs and skills for our
students that would not be reached without the additional dollars.
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)