HARTNELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Advancement Council
Minutes
September 18, 2014, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Building E, Room 112
MEMBERS
Name
Representing
Carol Kimbrough
Jackie Cruz
Faculty (co-chair)
Executive Director of
Advancement (co-chair)
VP of Academic Affairs
Dean of Student Affairs
or Academic Affairs
VP of Administrative
Services
Dean of South County
Education Services
Grant Accounting
Manager
Classified Manager,
Supervisor or
Confidential
Faculty
Faculty
Classified (CSEA)
Student
Student
TBD
Debra Kaczmar
Alfred Muñoz
Renata Funke
Sharon Alheit
Susan Pheasant
Tanya Ho
TBD
Yvonne Carreon
Gilbert Ramos
Mark Shelor
Present
Absent
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Others
Name
Loyanne Flinne
Terri Ugale
Title or Representing
Director of Public Grants
Development and
Operations
Executive Assistant
CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS
Present
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Absent
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Carol Kimbrough
Meeting called to order at 12:10pm
ACTION ITEMS
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Approval of the April 30, 2014 Meeting Minutes
MSN (Debra Kaczmar / Mark Shelor) the April 30, 2014 meeting minutes were unanimously approved
Approval of the September 18, 2014 Agenda
MSN (Mark Shelor/Debra Kaczmar) the September 18, 2014 agenda was unanimously approved
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Hartnell College Vision Statement: Hartnell College will be nationally recognized for the success of our students by developing leaders who will
contribute to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of our region and the global community.
Hartnell College Mission Statement: Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College provides educational opportunities for students to
reach academic goals in an environment committed to student learning, achievement and success.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/PRESENTATIONS
1. Staff Faculty and Student Recognition:
Loyanne Flinn mentioned that Jackie Cruz and Carol Kimbrough discussed collaboration and the need for more
specifics about the process. The floor was opened for ideas from the council. Carol suggested that the nominations
for students go through the Student Senate. for faculty prior awards were mentioned along with the process. Carol
stated there were nominations from faculty, and an evaluation process that was sent to the Deans and Academic
Senate. Each area was able to nominate. Carol also mentioned a President’s award for innovation that would usually
go to a new program service. Mark Shelor mentioned that at the Aquarium, recognition awards are given for the
number of years of service. Yvonne Carreon stated that is something the College used to do along with a luncheon
and plaque at 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, etc.
2. Public Grants Update:
Loyanne Flinn stated two proposals for TRiO are planned to begin in October. One to continue the existing program
and the other to support ESL and STEM. A grant was submitted to the National Science Foundation- Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU) to support enrollment, retention, graduation/transfer through 6-8 internships
per year in STEM research in Physics. We are awaiting a response. The US Department of Education, Fund for the
Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), First in the World Program (FITW) Developmental Grant was
submitted. This grant is to support 2,400 underrepresented and low-income students over a four-year period.
Bronwyn Moreno, Shannon Bliss, and Debra Pyle are the leads. The CCCCD Enrollment Growth for Associate Degree
Nursing (RN) Program was awarded. This will help increase enrollment and support for students in the program.
Loyanne stated the US Department of Education College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) grant was not funded
due to competiveness of the grant. Partnership grants included two with CSUMB and one with UCSC.
3. Private Grants Update:
Loyanne Flinn explained that the Community Foundation Monterey County- Promoting Access to Literacy (PAL) grant
was submitted. This grant is in partnership with the Monterey County Free Libraries to assist adults and non-schoolgoing youth in South Monterey County achieve increased academic readiness and job trainability. We were awarded
$175K from Natividad Medical Center, and have sent requests to Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare, but have not
received payment.
4. Hartnell College Partnership Baseline:
Loyanne Flinn directed the council to the graphs provided on Strategic Priority 6. She pointed out that page one is a
diagram of all the input received for the six goals related to priority six. Pages two through seven summarize the
outcome, responsibility, progress, and completion status for each of the goals. She explained three of six goals are
well developed. She reviewed the KPI’s, source, baseline and measurement data for each goal. This is a lot of
information to cover and any input from council members is welcome.
5. Innovation Concept Form:
Loyanne Flinn directed the council to the form provided, highlighting the areas that need to be completed.
6. Approval of Institutional Wide Funding Plan:
MSN (Al Muñoz / Debra Kaczmar) the Institutional Wide Funding Plan was unanimously approved by the
Advancement Council.
7. President’s Task Force:
Loyanne provided some background on the funding plan. In 2012, the President’s Task Force was formed including 45
members representing college and community leaders. The task force met and ranked proposals submitted by college
areas. The total plan was finalized at $15M, with a stretch goal of $20M. Currently we have met $10M of the $15M
goal. The plan is regularly reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors. This funding plan has been matched to
the college’s Strategic Plan. Al Muñoz stated there has been great community support.
OTHER ITEMS/BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT MEETING(S)
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October 22, 2014
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Hartnell College Mission Statement
Hartnell College provides the leadership and resources to ensure that all students shall have equal access to a quality education and the opportunity to
pursue and achieve their goals. We are responsive to the learning needs of our community and dedicated to a diverse educational and cultural campus
environment that prepares our students for productive participation in a changing world.
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November 20, 2014
December 18, 2014
January 15, 2014
February 15, 2015
March 19, 2015
April 16, 2015
May 21, 2015
June 18, 2015
ADJOURNMENT
Carol Kimbrough
MSN (Al Muñoz /Mark Shelor) the Advancement Council meeting was unanimously approved to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 1:03pm.
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Hartnell College Mission Statement
Hartnell College provides the leadership and resources to ensure that all students shall have equal access to a quality education and the opportunity to
pursue and achieve their goals. We are responsive to the learning needs of our community and dedicated to a diverse educational and cultural campus
environment that prepares our students for productive participation in a changing world.