Santiago Canyon College - College Council (Planning and Budget Allocation)
MINUTES – January 9, 2007, 2:00 p.m., E-107
Administrators: John Hernandez, Mary Halvorson, Steve Kawa, Jose Vargas, Juan Vázquez
Faculty: Morrie Barembaum, Linda Cucovatz, Rosi Enriquez, Laura Wirtz (absent), Connie Wilson, Cari Cannon (absent), John Smith (alt)
Classified: Diane Durdella, Zina Edwards (absent), Sheryl Martin, Terry Wilksen (absent), Janell McWilliam (alt)
Student: Meg Rothi (absent) Technology: Curt Childress
Communication: AnnMarie Librescu
Approved 1/23/07
Guests: Craig Rutan, Cynthia Swift, Ali Fadaiefard
INTRODUCTION
DISCUSSION/COMMENTS
OUTCOME/FOLLOW UP
1. Introduction
MINUTES
Curt Childress introduced Ali Fadaiefard, the new Technology Specialist I.
1. Approval of Minutes, 12/12/06
Motion to accept minutes as
written (Vargas/Durdella) passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request for Authorization to Apply for a
Grant:, Craig Rutan and Cynthia Swift, “Physics
Instruction in the 21st Century” (draft title)
First Reading: Craig Rutan and Cynthia Swift requested authorization to
apply for a grant with HP Technology. In addition to other benefits, the
wireless technology would enable instructors to work collaboratively with
students on in-class problems. The equipment would be locked in a mobile
cart.
Second reading will occur at the
next meeting, Tuesday, January 23.
2. Prioritization of Construction Projects: Steve
Kawa
The highest priority for construction at SAC is a science building.
President Vazquez noted that the RSCCD Foundation is discussing the idea
of bringing in a company or consultant to run a high-dollar capital
campaign, or, creating a profit-making corporation (i.e. hotel management),
that would assist with continuing construction without another bond
measure.
Jose requested that “Acquisition of land for parking at OEC” be added to
the third section (projects in process funded under Measure E) of the list.
Motion to accept the
recommendations from the SCC
Facilities Committee as presented,
with the OEC addition, (Kawa/
Smith) passed unanimously.
3. Student Success Council: John Hernandez
John Hernandez presented changes in membership for the Student Success
Committee, including recommendations from the Academic Senate; faculty
membership would increase by one (cont ed rep) and the at-large member is
recommended to represent the library.
Motion to accept the membership
changes as presented (Vargas/
Cucovatz) passed unanimously.
4. Request for Authorization to Apply for a Grant:
John Hernandez, “Teacher Preparation Pipeline
Grant”
This grant is focused on teacher preparation for Career Technical Education
(CTE) instructors. The challenge will be to encourage students interested in
working in the technical trades to go on to be instructors. The surveying
and mapping programs at SCC will be a focus of the grant. The application
deadline is January 24.
Second reading will occur at the
next meeting, Tuesday, January 23.
Second reading: This position is based on categorical funding, and will
provide consistency at the financial aid counter for customer service.
Motion to approve the
reorganization to add a full-time
senior clerk (Halvorson/Vargas)
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Reorganization: Financial Aid – new Senior
Clerk position
PROGRAM UPDATES
1. Associated Student Body: Meg Rothi
No report.
2.
Continuing Education: Jose Vargas
No report
3.
Classified Advisory Group: Diane Durdella
No report
4.
Communications: AnnMarie Librescu
AnnMarie shared an article in the Orange Business News highlighting the
Orange Education Center.
5.
Technology: Curt Childress
6.
Budget/Administrative Services: Steve Kawa
Angela del Rio has been hired to the Intermediate Clerk position vacated by
Renise Meza.
7.
Curriculum and Instruction Council: Linda
Cucovatz
The report to the Chancellor’s Office has been submitted.
Next on the agenda is production of the catalog.
8.
Academic Affairs: Mary Halvorson
No report.
9.
Student Success Committee/Student Services:
John Hernandez
Seventeen mini-grant applications have been submitted and will be
reviewed on Thursday. The amount applied for totals over $55,000.
Continuing the effort to improve the Student Learning Outcome framework
for student services, a SLO assessment in-service is being held on Friday,
January 19.
No report.
10. Educational Master Plan Committee/
Academic Senate: Rosi Enriquez
The Academic Senate spring retreat is scheduled for Wednesday, January
31.
11. President: Juan Vázquez
Reminder of the all-staff/faculty meeting on Friday, February 2, beginning
at 8:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact your dean or vice
president. The theme for the morning works around looking into the future.
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)