Santiago Canyon College - College Council (Planning and Budget Allocation)
MINUTES
February 27, 2007, 2:00 p.m., E-107
Administrators: John Hernandez, Mary Halvorson, Steve Kawa, Jose Vargas, Juan Vázquez
Faculty: Morrie Barembaum, Linda Cucovatz (absent), Rosi Enriquez (absent), Laura Wirtz (absent) , Connie Wilson, John Smith, vacant (alt)
Classified: Diane Durdella, Zina Edwards (absent), Sheryl Martin (absent), Terry Wilksen, Janell McWilliam (alt) (absent)
Student: Meg Rothi (absent) Technology: Curt Childress
Communication: AnnMarie Librescu
Approved 3/13/07
MINUTES
DISCUSSION/COMMENTS
OUTCOME/FOLLOW UP
1. Approval of Minutes, 1/23/07
NEW BUSINESS
1. Student Services Reorganizations
(funded through credit matriculation)
a) .475 Career Guidance Specialist
(new)
b) Student Services Specialist
(Outreach) from .475 TO 1.0 FTE
c) Transfer Center Specialist from .475
to 1.0 FTE
d) Counseling Assistant (Counseling
Division) from .475 to 1.0 FTE
PROGRAM UPDATES
1. Associated Student Body: Meg Rothi
Corrections under program updates: #3-March 6th; #5 – XP Windows; #6 –
Mexican pavers; #10 - Turnitin
Motion to approve minutes with
corrections (Barembaum/Durdella)
passed unanimously.
All requested reorganizations are funded by matriculation dollars that have
been restored (using approx $140,522 of the restored $300,000). It is
anticipated that matriculation will be consistent and not require general
funds to pay for these changes in the future.
Motion to approve all four
reorganizations and waive the second
readings (Durdella/Kawa) passed
unanimously.
No report.
2.
Continuing Education: Jose Vargas
All SB361 certificates/courses have been input on-line with one day to spare.
Jose thanked the faculty and staff at OEC for their efforts to accomplish this
arduous task.
3.
Classified Advisory Group: Diane
Durdella
Annual parking space fund raiser is going on now – please see classified reps
to purchase tickets. Next meeting is Tuesday, March 6.
4.
Communications: AnnMarie Librescu
On-going advertisements: “Orange Magazine”-includes Continuing
Education ad and article; “Orange Business News”-includes ad on
community services business classes.
5.
Technology: Curt Childress
The Outlook calendar has moved some calendar items ahead by one hour,
during the period of March 12-April 1. ITS is aware.
Connie Wilson was thanked for creating the next issue of the Technology
Committee newsletter.
6.
Budget/Facilities/Admin Services:
Steve Kawa
Steve reported he is currently waiting for the chip that will enable the
transmitter to adjust campus clocks with daylight savings.
Reminder: District funds will be allocated in May according to the requests
already received; spending can begin in July.
Construction updates:
a) Landscaping is scheduled to be complete by the end of June.
b) Science building bids – following change has occurred since the meeting bids due March 1 are now due March 13. Completion date could be October
2008.
c) Humanities/Social Science building – no architect approved at this time.
d) Gymnasium – the Facilities Committee reviewed the drawings submitted
by the Austin Co (distributed at this time also). The Austin Co is being
invited to speak to the committee at their meeting next month. The estimated
cost for the Austin design is approximately $20 million, and the original
estimate for Measure O was $30-40 million. The aquatic center included in
the drawing may be a second-stage construction. Note: the Mater Dei
example is a non-DSA and non-public works project.
7.
Curriculum and Instruction
Committee/Academic Affairs: Mary
Halvorson
Quadrennial reviews must include SLOs.
Discussions at C&I regarding common curriculum.
8.
Student Success Committee/Student
Services: John Hernandez
The Teacher Prep Pipeline Grant received a passing score, placed as #10 on
the list, but the cut off for funding was #8.
Study results are indicating that students coming to the college through Early
Decision are a successful group.
9.
Educational Master Plan
Committee/Academic Senate: Morrie
Barembaum
Presentations were made at the last Senate meeting regarding Drinking and
Smoking Cessation (Beth Hoffman), and the Web Task Force (Don Busche).
Discussions also about Board Policy 6117 and administrative regulations.
Note: Morrie Barembaum and Danielle Martino will be participating this
Friday night at the McPherson Middle School Science Night.
10. President: Juan Vázquez
A report regarding Counseling services at both colleges was presented to the
Board last Monday night. The conversation turned to transfers.
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)