The Nuts and Bolts of California Community College Administration
2012 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Location:
Brandman University
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
Accommodations:
Ayers Hotel
24341 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
(949) 588-0131
Welcome Reception Irvine Valley College
& Picnic BBQ:
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine CA, 92618
On-Site & Emergency
Contacts:
Susan Bray, ACCCA Executive Director, (916) 747-8381 Cell
Tracy Newell, ACCCA Meeting Planner, (310) 283-5916 Cell
Sunday, July 22, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.:
SECTION ONE—ORIENTATION/GROUP DYNAMICS & SYLLABUS REVIEW;
PRESENTATIONS ON GOVERNANCE, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Time
10:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Event
Program Check-In (Gather in the Brandman Lobby)
This timeframe will accommodate both those going directly to Brandman and those checking bags at the Hotel before catching the bus from the
Hotel to Brandman before its 11 a.m. departure
11:00 a.m.
Transportation from Ayres Hotel to Brandman (Gather in the Ayres Lobby)
If you are checking in at the hotel first, plan to arrive at Ayres Hotel prior to 11:00 a.m. in order to catch the transport to Brandman. If you miss the
bus, you are responsible for your own transportation to Brandman that morning. Taxi information is available from the hotel.
12:00 p.m.
Welcome Address & Luncheon (Brandman Dining Patio)
Glenn Roquemore, President, Irvine Valley College; Member, ACCCA Board of Directors and Member, Brandman University Board will welcome our
Participants to the Program on behalf of ACCCA and Brandman University!
1:00 p.m.
Orientation/Group Dynamics (Brandman Main Lecture Room)
Linda Beam, Executive Dean of Human Resources, Marin CCD and Susan Bray, Executive Director, ACCCA will introduce you to your fellow
participants and to your assigned group, and will provide a thorough overview of the program.
1:45 p.m.
Session Break
2:00 p.m.
California Community College Governance
Doug Garrison, Superintendent/President, Monterey Peninsula CCD is your presenter for this kick off session designed to provide you with an
overview of the dynamics of the California Community College System and your own unique role in its operation. The session will cover the
structure, theory, history and realities of a system designed with a Master Plan in mind, but which has also proven to be quite vulnerable to the
influences of economics, politics and culture over the years. The presentation will inform the panel discussion to follow.
4:00 p.m.
Session Break
4:15 p.m.
Navigating Transition: A Panel Presentation
Panelists:
Raul Rodriguez, Chancellor, Rancho Santiago CCD
Dan Troy, Vice Chancellor, Fiscal & Facilities Planning, California Community Colleges
Scott Lay, President and CEO, CCLC
Our Panelists, each an esteemed leader in the state and expert on community college policy and operations, will utilize the prior presentation on
governance as a jumping off point for a deeper examination of the transition that the system now finds itself in due to the influences of a variety of
factors. Each from his own perspective will discuss the role of the administrator in confronting the challenges of a system-wide transition in an era
of decline and they will answer your questions about what to expect as the higher education landscape continues to evolve.
5:30 p.m.
Transport from Brandman to Irvine Valley College
(Brandman Lobby-buses will leave no later than 5:45 p.m.)
6:00 p.m.
“Good Times, Summer Time!” Welcome Reception & Picnic BBQ
Irvine Valley College Amphitheater
Welcome Reception sponsored by Brandman University with a special message from Brandman’s Chancellor Brahm, Dean Zeppos and Associate
Dean White.
The Second Time Around Band (band members include community college administrators and faculty) will perform for your dancing and listening
pleasure at a fun picnic/BBQ set up on the campus of Irvine Valley College just for you!
8:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Transport from Brandman to Ayers Hotel
Separate shuttle departures scheduled for 8:30, 9:15 and 10:00 p.m. Your choice!
Monday, July 23, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
SECTION TWO—INSTITUTIONAL DYNAMICS; CAMPUS CULTURE; ETHICS AND HUMAN
RESOURCES
Time
Event
6:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast at Ayres Hotel (Ayres Hotel Dining Area)
8:00 a.m.
Shuttle from Ayres Hotel to Brandman (Ayres Hotel Lobby)
Please wear your Admin 101 Class Shirt today!
8:30 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation (Brandman Foyer)
9:00 a.m.
“Shuttle Talk” Groups Report Out (Brandman Main Lecture Room)
9:30 a.m.
Institutional Dynamics: Campus Culture and the Ethical Administrator
Staying true to your core values in an era of decline and change requires vigilance and is not always an easy thing to do, much less understand all
the nuances of your campus community and their values at the same time. Mark Zacovic, President, Cuyamaca College (Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD)
and a frequent Admin 101 Presenter will start the day with an entertaining and informative discussion of the multitude of dynamics that impact the
campus atmosphere, and how to successfully navigate and operate through the challenges of your own unique campus culture while modeling the
ethics that you believe in.
11:00 a.m.
Session Break
11:15 p.m.
Employment Relations Introduction
David Bugay, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources at the South Orange CCD, and a member of the ACCCA Board of Directors will join our HR Team
to provide the introduction to Human Resources in today’s community college. David will focus on the larger themes and trends in the system today
that impact the operational challenges faced, not just by HR directors and personnel, but by all administrators on a daily basis. His introduction will
inform the duo presentation to follow as they get into the basics of HR management for administrators.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch (Brandman Cafeteria)
Note that the last 15 minutes of the lunch period is a scheduled class photo. Please assemble in the Lobby at 12:45 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
The Nuts and Bolts of HR in CCCs Today
Mary Dowell, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and Dr. Sandy Lindoerfer, a retired HR Administrator come to Irvine to reprise their roles as Admin
101 stalwarts who will bring you the latest word on human resource essentials for community college administrators. No matter your job title, all
administrators, managers and directors are affected by HR operations either as supervisors or as the supervised. From a legal and professional
standards perspective, this team will show you the right road to follow in any employer/employee situation. Take their advice and you’ll stay in your
job and out of the court room!
3:00 p.m.
Session Break
3:15 p.m.
The Nuts and Bolts of HR in CCCs Today Continued
5:00 p.m.
Shuttle from Brandman to Ayres Hotel
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Complimentary Managers Reception at Ayres Hotel (Ayres Hotel Lounge)
5:30 p.m.
Free Evening
Complimentary van service available from Ayres Hotel to Irvine Spectrum Center at 6:30 p.m. (the last return shuttle picks up at the Spectrum
Center at 9:00 p.m. and seats will be limited.) We encourage those with vehicles to assist in transporting those without.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:
SECTION THREE—FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION; FEDERAL/STATE FUNDING
APPROPRIATIONS; INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION & BUDGET/STRATEGIC
PLANNING
Time
Event
6:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast (Ayres Hotel Dining Area)
8:00 a.m.
Brandman Shuttle (Ayers Hotel Lobby)
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation (Brandman Foyer)
Shuttle Talk Reporting Out (Brandman Main Lecture)
9:30 a.m.
Introduction to CCC Finance Structure & Operation
Jim Austin, Vice President of Business Services at Mira Costa CCD and regular presenter at Admin 101, along with Lorenzo Legaspi, Vice Chancellor
for Business at Chabot Las Positas CCD and a member of the ACCCA Board will pair up to provide you with the state level overview to the California
community colleges system of finance and fiscal operations. What do the actual fiscal hierarchy and “chain of command” look like in the State of
California, and how are the revenue and spending decisions actually made? The “normal”, “abnormal” and the “NEW normal” cycles of the state
budget are discussed, as well as the role of the State Chancellor’s Office?
11:00 a.m.
Session Break
11:15 a.m.
Introduction to District Finance Administration
Jim will return after the break to provide the introduction to the district and campus level fiscal operations. In this brief 45 minute overview Jim will
take you through the session elements that will follow and he’ll review that advance homework assignment with you! Now THAT was a fun summer
activity!
12:00 p.m.
Lunch (Brandman Cafeteria)
Enjoy a great lunch while listening to a 20 minute “Lunch & Learn” presentation on Transformational Leadership presented by Dr. Pat White and
Dr. Keith Larrick, both professors at Brandman University.
1:00 p.m.
Finance Administration and Budget Planning
The fun just never ends today. Back from the “lunch & learn”, you hear a duo presentation, again with Jim Austin, and joining him will be Bonnie
Ann Dowd, Executive Vice Chancellor, Business, San Diego CCD and the current President of the Association of Chief Business Officials (ACBO).
They’ll spend the balance of the day covering the elements of how finance administration works at your campus and throughout the state including
management of the General Fund, district allocation drivers and a concept known as “Closed Loop Planning.”
3:30 p.m.
Shuttle from Brandman to Ayres Hotel
4:15 p.m.
Free Late Afternoon/Early Evening
There are numerous dining options within walking distance of the Hotel and a nearby grocery store with a deli. Remember to be back in time for the
7 p.m. session!
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Complimentary Managers Reception at Ayres Hotel (Ayres Lounge)
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. EVENING DISCUSSION—STRATEGIC PLANNING, CHANGE
MANAGEMENT AND THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY
Time
7:00 p.m.
Event
“Ripped From the Headlines…” (Ayers Hotel/Torino & Florence Room)
Strategies and Best Practices When You Can’t Believe What Just Happened!
Enjoy an evening chat with Jamillah Moore. She’s currently the President of Los Angeles Community College, but in August she’ll assume the
Chancellor-ship at Ventura County CCD. Prior to her presidency at LA City College, Jamillah gained extensive experience in the private sector as an
education consultant to community college districts and through her variety of recent career experiences will bring a unique perspective on just
what can go wrong, and what strategies have proven beneficial in difficult situations. Jamillah will pull from the all too real experiences of your
colleagues from around the state, and she will not only reinforce the knowledge that you are not alone, but provide some insights on how to
effectively deal with those unique, stranger than fiction scenarios!
A variety of beverages, desserts and snack items will be provided.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
SECTION FOUR—ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS
Time
6:00 to 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Event
Breakfast at Ayres Hotel (Ayres Dining Area)
Shuttle from Ayres Hotel to Brandman (Ayers Hotel Lobby)
Coffee & Conversation (Brandman Foyer)
Enrollment Management and Student Success (Brandman Main Lecture)
Manuel Baca, Member Board of Governors, California Community Colleges and Member of the Student Success Task Force will provide an overview
of the Student Success effort initiated by legislation and instituted by the Chancellor’s Office that has resulted now in pending policy and operation
changes. The work of the Task Force and the resulting efforts to prioritize enrollment will be discussed.
9:45 a.m.
Panel Presentation: Strategic Enrollment Management in Transition—Proven Best Practices
Panelists:

Judy Miner, President, Foothill College/Foothill-DeAnza CCD
Judy will provide on an overview of strategic integrated Enrollment Management as implemented at the Foothill DeAnza CCD.

Ross Miyashiro, Dean of Admissions and Records, Long Beach CCD
Ross will discuss the proven best practices of managing enrollment from the Student Services perspective.

Christina Espinosa-Pieb, Vice President Instruction, DeAnza College
Christina will utilize the Participant’s cohort structure to lead an interactive exercise teaching the calculations involved decisionmaking and effective enrollment management at the district level.
Our panelists will share extensive research and data, as well as their own perspectives and experiences in creating and sustaining successful
enrollment management programs on their campuses. What works, and what does not? How are the perspectives of each department integrated
into a seamless process? It can happen! You’ll find out what best practices have proven successful for these system leaders, and how the new
movement toward Student Success will impact enrollment management practices system-wide and require more of everyone.
11:00 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Session Break
Introduction to Calculated Enrollment Management: A Decision-Making Challenge
Christina Espinosa-Pieb, Vice President of Instruction, DeAnza College
11:30 p.m.
Email Break and Lunch (Brandman Cafeteria)
1:00 p.m.
Cohort Group Work (Brandman Breakout Rooms)
With the assistance and guidance of our presenters, participants will divide into their cohort groups and
take the challenge!
1:45 p.m.
Session Break/Reconvene (Brandman Main Lecture)
2:00 p.m.
Challenge Results; Q & A Session with the Presenters
2:45 p.m.
Shuttle from Brandman to Ayres Hotel
6:30 p.m.
Final Night Dinner & Entertainment (Ayres Hotel Courtyard)
Time to celebrate! An evening of relaxation and laughter is in store, including a fantastic wine reception and dinner at the
Graduation Party we have planned for you. A classical guitarist will bring the ambience and our own show from the “ComedySportz
Improv Troupe” will entertain you when we gather together with new friends and colleagues for a final social event at Admin 101.
What a wonderful way to end this memorable week!
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
SECTION FIVE—RESILIENCY SKILLS FOR COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS; PROGRAM
GRADUATION AND CLOSING LUNCHEON
Time
Prior to 8:30 a.m.
Event
Participant Checkout
8:30 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation (Ayers Hotel / Torino & Florence Room)
9:00 a.m.
Resiliency Skills for College Administrators: Stress Management Skills for Peak Performance
David & Karen Gamow of Clarity Seminars Inc. know that really good administrators inspire loyalty, draw the best out of their colleagues,
and are excellent communicators. These principles are often taught in leadership training programs, but are rarely remembered in
the heat of battle. This is because leadership, like every other human endeavor, begins in the mind. Until our mind and emotions are
under our control, what we know, and what we do are two separate things.
In this acclaimed workshop, our presenters will share a process of stress elimination and prevention that will serve you well beyond
your week at Admin 101. You will gain an understanding of, and be able to communicate more effectively with difficult people; you’ll
enhance your own resiliency to meet challenges and recover more quickly from adversity; and you’ll discover ways to work more
effectively under pressure with calmness and clarity.
David and Karen have received accolades from around the country for their program and have provided stress management training
for managers at Stanford University, NASA, GE Healthcare, the US Social Security Administration and many other organizations.
Co-authors of the book “Freedom from Stress”, their work has been featured in Investor’s Business Daily and the San Jose Mercury
News and we’re bringing them to Admin 101 to share their proven strategies with you.
What you will learn will help you consciously choose your responses in stressful situations and identify your own habitual reactions
that tend to derail your effectiveness as a manager and a leader. You’ll immediately de-stress and you’ll internalize techniques that
will stay with you as you return to campus to meet the challenges that will inevitably arise!
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon & Graduation Ceremony (Ayers Hotel Courtyard)
2:00 p.m.
Program Adjourns