APPROVED MINUTES
Business, Computing, Applied Technology and Social Sciences Division
September 21, 2011
Present: Teri Ann Bengevino, Corin Calica, Rajeev Chopra, Bob D’Elena, Moh Daoud,
Debbie Fields, John Gonder, Leslie Gravino, Brian Hagopian, Lauren Hasten,
Terry Johnson, Christina Lee, Carmen McCauley, Jane McCoy, Stuart McElderry,
Scott Miner, Janice Noble, Zina Rosen-Simon, Cynthia Ross, Robin Roy,
Colin Schatz, Vicki Shipman, Nadiyah Taylor, Sarah Thompson, Paul Torres,
Jeanne Virgilio, Lisa Weaver, Gina Webster, James Weston
Guest:
Rajinder Samra, LPC Director of Research and Planning
Absent: Ernie Jones
The meeting was called to order at 2:35 p.m.
1.
Welcome
Everyone was welcomed to second meeting of the academic school year. The Division
welcomed Rajinder Samra, the new Director of Research and Planning at LPC, who
presented a brief overview of his responsibilities and areas he could be of assistance.
2.
Approval of Meeting Agenda and Draft Minutes
Draft minutes from August 17, 2011 were presented for approval. Minor correction
noted. MOTION made to accept the minutes as written.
B. D’Elena (1st) / B. Hagopian (2nd) / APPROVED
3.
Curriculum
PSYCHOLOGY ~ AA-T Degree
Cynthia Ross presented the proposal that adds an AA- T degree for Sociology and
complies with the requirement of 19-21 units under SB1140. The Division approved and
the proposal will be placed on the Consent Agenda.
APPROVED Minutes – BCATSS
September 17, 2011
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Instructional Equipment Requests
Automotive – Brian Hagopian’s request was for screwdriver sets; OBD and CAN
scanners; 260-piece tool sets; wrench and drive tool sets for the Automotive program.
Many of the tools currently being used are broken and were acquired at the program’s
inception. If the tools are not broken they are obsolete and not compatible with the
current make and model cars students practice on, which adds to the difficulty of teaching
up-to-date repair techniques. The request for funds to purchase and make available new
tools will help bring the program up to par with what’s current in the automotive field.
Computer Science Information – Debbie Fields request was for 5-iPads with accessories
to provide students with teaching materials that would allow them to explore new ways to
integrate technology in their daily lives. The students would learn hands-on by using upto-date relevant computing devices and related technology tools.
Computer Network Systems – John Gonder’s CNT and CISCO class equipment is in
need of updating and upgrades. His request is to purchase CISCO routers, switches and
wireless access points.
Computer Science – Colin Schatz requested 5-Apple Macbooks to add to the existing 15
similar machines on a lockable laptop cart already acquired that supports the Mobile
Apple Program. Completing the cart would benefit the students in the Apple program
and similar courses within the Computer Science area.
Welding – The following four proposals were submitted by Scott Miner for
consideration:
1) The AWS (American Welding Society) Code Reference Textbook in the lab is now
outdated and the funds would be put towards purchasing a new updated 2010 edition.
2) The Miller 750A welding machine is in need of a new power resistor and the funds
requested would cover the repair.
3) The funds requested are to cover the cost of repairing the 2 existing Miller MSM42
Spot Welders, which is less expensive then purchasing new equipment.
4) The current Pipe Beveling equipment in the Welding Lab is ineffective and inefficient.
A new machine would allow students to operate and prepare them for the use in pipe and
tube welding operations.
MOTION was made to accept all Instructional Equipment proposals and move them
forward to the PBC.
R. Chopra (1st) / J. Virgilio (2nd) / APPROVED
APPROVED Minutes – BCATSS
September 17, 2011
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Talking Points for August 17, 2011
Student Learning Outcomes Assessments
From the Talking Points taken from the most recent Student Learning Outcomes
Committee meeting, indicate that there are new web forms which can be used with
declared scores (class aggregate scores). Faculty may use the new Web form to send your
declared scores for course level SLOs to Scott Vigallon, who will enter the data in
eLumen. Faculty may also use the new Web form to send in program outcomes. A
tutorial is available that shows how to enter data in eLumen.
Workshops will be offered to help all faculty members with the use of these forms and
eLumen. They will be held:
Sept. 15 at 1 – 2 PM in the TLC
Oct. 5 at 1:30 – 2:30 PM in the TLC
Nov. 2 at 1:30 – 2:30 PM in the TLC
The Committee asks that all faculty members who have not entered SLO data from last
spring to please enter it as soon as possible and develop their program outcomes if this
has not been done.
Accreditation Mid-Term Report
Plans are being made to begin the Mid-Term Accreditation Report which is due Fall
2012. The Report is to be completed in Spring 2012 and ready for approval by College
Council and the Board of Trustees by Summer 2012.
Independent Study/Special Projects Classes
Plans are initiated for the Independent Study/Special Projects form to be placed in a pdf
“fillable” format online for instructor use. The form can be generated by faculty, signed,
and submitted to the division dean for review and signature. It will then be sent to the
Office of Instruction for the Vice President’s review and signature. Instead of completing
the paper document that has traditionally been returned to the faculty member at the end
of the semester for grade assignment, Sarah Aubert is completing the process for the
grade to be submitted online like all other course grades. Independent Study forms
should be submitted no later than the beginning of late start classes in order for the
students to complete the required number of contact hours for the units attempted.
Discipline Plans
At the CEMC meeting held on Friday, September 16, 2011, it was determined that
Discipline Plan information for the 2012 – 2013 academic year will be sent to faculty
representatives in Mid-October. Dr. Tom Orf will provide that information following the
next District Enrollment Management Committee (DEMC) and the Campus Enrollment
Management Committee (CEMC) meetings in early October.
APPROVED Minutes – BCATSS
September 17, 2011
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Facility-Wide News
Child Development Center – The Center is now licensed and an Open House is
scheduled for Thursday, September 29th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Families who are
interested in enrolling or have already enrolled their children are invited to attend. A
brief welcome speech followed by a tour of the facility is planned. The Center will
officially open and welcome its first group of children on Monday, October 3rd.
Science Building – The addition to the Science Building has continued to move forward
with completion expected during Summer 2012.
Student Services and Administration Building – The progress on the Student Services
and Administration Building is moving at a rapid pace.
7.
Information Exchange
Career Technical Education Update – Vicki Shipman handed out a brochure published
by an organization from the State Chancellor’s Office that sets the premise of Career and
Technical Education (CTE). CTE was first known as Occupational Education then
Vocational Education and has evolved into what it is referred to now. Intergrading core
curriculum and occupational education in order to centralize programs and make them
successful are covered in this brochure. The Technical Educational Collaborative (TEC)
was mentioned and its involvement with high school students and the college that assists
with offering career paths that students can choose to follow that may lead into CTE
programs. Reviewed briefly were each of the points under the section titled “Eleven
Elements of a High-Quality CTE System” followed by a brief question/answer session.
One of Vicki’s goals is to form a CTE Sub-Committee that will provide information and
feedback related to CTE programs to assist with the allocation of CTE funding. She also
would like to rebuild the CTE website and bring it up-to-date. She welcomes all who are
interested in being part of this committee.
Streamlining the high school articulation process is another one of Vicki’s goals. She
would like to have renewal agreements submitted all at the same time from programs that
have expired agreements, instead of having schools submit them all throughout the year.
Announcements
A Proposal Writing Basics Workshop is scheduled for September 23rd from 3-4:30 pm in
Room 2416, which already has 30 non-profit organizations signed up to attend. Anyone
interested in attending this hands-on workshop is welcomed.
The Instructor Initiated Approval Form was explained by Christina Lee who stated that
it could be used by instructors in various disciplines who feel a student has satisfied the
prerequisite for a class. An appointment with a counselor would be avoided if the
instructor takes into consideration the students’ professional work experience, industry
certification(s) earned, or other areas the student has satisfied the prerequisite. Questions
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September 17, 2011
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were followed by a brief discussion regarding adding areas on the form for additional
information. Forms are available from the division office.
Save the date for High School Senior Parent’s Night is scheduled for Wednesday,
November 2nd. Additional information will be out in October.
Faculty are asked to send Jared Howard, Assessment Specialist, program information for
distribution to interested individuals.
Save Thursday, November 10th for a day of programs honoring veterans. Maggie Gee,
World War II Women's Air Force Service Pilot and Congressional Medal of Honor
recipient is scheduled as a guest speaker, along with The Tuskegee Airmen. The
program is scheduled to be held on campus in the new theater.
8.
Faculty Matters
Spring Schedule Process Update – The Blue Line schedule for Spring 2012 should be
out for final review early next week. Major changes will not be able to be made at this
point.
Discipline Planning Process Update – Information will be out by mid-October.
Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Continues – Please continue to keep working
on SLO’s, if you haven’t begun, please do so.
Adjunct Evaluations – There are still 9 adjuncts due for an evaluation in the Fall, and 5
in the Spring. Please review the list with Carmen and sign up!
9.
Good of the Order
~ Over the summer Scott Miner’s students participated in a community service project
fabricating a stand and support for a piece of equipment for the Cal Poly Engineering
Department. In a time of need where there is little or no funding, it was a pleasing
experience to help another institution.
~ Lauren Hasten is an advisor for the Mid-East Awareness Club. On September 1st
Ms. Sandra Nasser, a Palestinian Speaker, was a guest of the club and a video of her
speech is available for viewing.
~ John Gonder received $5,000.00 worth of software for his program from the High Tech
Criminal Association for attending their conference in Southern California.
~ Thank you Cynthia Ross and the student government for putting on another wonderful
Club Day.
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September 17, 2011
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~ Leslie Gravino was contacted by a company located in San Diego who put her in
contact with Wells Fargo Bank. During the summer LaPTechS was contracted and
assisted with installing preventative maintenance on computers at 75 of their banks.
~ Beware of e-mails received in campus e-mail boxes that come from support @LPC,
support@clpccd, or from HP office – these are all viruses.
~ The meeting was turned over to the faculty for Senate business.
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Meeting Adjourned at 3:48 p.m.
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NEXT MEETING: October 19, 2011 – 2:30 pm – Room 2205
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