College Leadership Council
Minutes
January 18, 2008
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Absent:
Bob Bendotti
Ron Bleed
Ken Clarke
Kurt Conover
Mike Crimi
Paul Dale
Julia Devous
Lori Espinosa
Rod Fensom
Robert Gomez
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Paul Golisch
Shirley Green
Ana Terminel-Iberri
Phillip Jalowiec
Paul Keller
Mary Kay Kickels
Nancy Kolakowsky
Heather Kruse
Jeff Lace
David Matus
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Sandy McDill
Mary Lou Mosley
John Nelson
Laurie Pemberton
Fred Reill
Michaelle Shadburne
Alexis Sharif
Sue Van Boven
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Guests: Connie Sexton, Reporter, Arizona Republic; Alison Livingston, PSA
Representative
Welcome, Introductions and Overview – Bob Bendotti
Bob Bendotti welcomed members of CLC and introduced Dr. Paul Dale and Kurt
Conover who facilitated the presentation on PVCC North/YMCA Partnership.
Learning Dialogues Key Issues Presentation
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PVCC North/YMCA Partnership – Dr. Paul Dale, Vice President of
Learning Support Services, Kurt Conover, Interim Vice President of
Administrative Services. Presented a brief history of the development of
PVCC North. Provided information on why PVCC North is important, where
we are today in regard to program strategies, current program offerings and
the challenges that still need to be addressed. Reviewed floor plans, site
and building locations, and an architect’s model of the proposed buildings,
parking, and surrounding areas.
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A brief group discussion ensued to provide feedback on three compelling
questions presented to the council. The questions and the group’s
recommendations follow here:
1. The establishment of PVCC presence in the far northeast valley will
allow us to “start from scratch” with the design and delivery of a
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college experience. What should the guiding principals be for developing
the academic program?
 Multi-use
 Strong connection with PVCC—not isolated
 Student activities
 Engage people into the community
 Establish a sense of community
 Strong faculty input
 Learning Support Center
 Adequate support services (stand-alone advising...)
 Integrity—academic integrity
 Engaging the students
 Basic core of academic courses—nothing “excessive” at first
 Continuing Ed courses—focus on these for now
 Identify the needs and student base
 Dual enrollment is important—viewing local high school students as a
natural feed-in to our college programs
 Know the consumer
 Summer courses
 Staggered start times
 Focus on information access; retention and student success
 Think of hybrid classes for the students
 Build on the principal of collaboration that has characterized the planning
and start-up phase
 Offer learning support/student services at the high school (e.g., testing)
2. What have we learned from other PVCC new program start-ups that
should guide us as we develop PVCC N?
 What will learning environment look like
 Personal touch: this is what we focused on when we opened PVCC (it still
continues today with our warm and welcome environment)
 Community Advisory Group
 We do not provide enough resources, i.e., budget and stuff
 Continue to involve community and be good neighbor
 Need to be flexible
 Quickly react, respond, and move
 Know the consumer
 Establish an identity
 Have a good name brand—“Paradise Valley” is not an asset
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Identity should revolve around Black Mountain
Have great supervision and a great coordinator
Give this college some level of autonomy
Use project team approach. Establish a representative handshake with
PVCC’s academic unit, learning support services, and administrative
services as well as community collaboration
i. Community Collaboration Council
ii. Learning Connections
3. What attributes (from the proximate community character,
geography, etc.) should influence the development of the PVV N campus?
 Art is an important element of the Carefree/Cave Creek community
 Equine influences
 Service learning / lecture series
 Technology
 Connect to global learning
 Increasing Boomer population—economic driver
 Can YMCA instructors be trained in PVCC class?
 Geology, fitness
 Early retirees want to create partnership with YMCA—good connector
for PVCC N and Main Campus
 Discussion connections with the community
 Cave Creek Recreation Center
 Age of population—older population (health professions, teacher
education)
 Art festivals—art classes
 Outdoor activities
 Build on sustainable/green/interdependent theme
 Tap into the diversity of the community
i. Retired execs
ii. Cowboys/western
iii. Environmentalists
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To view a copy of the PVCC North PowerPoint presentation please click on
presentation icon adjacent to meeting minutes.
Policy Group Reports
Paul Keller-College Safety Representative
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No Report
Mike Crimi–Crafts Representative
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No report.
Jeff Lace – Faculty Senate President
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The Faculty held their semester kick-off luncheon during Thursday of
Learning Week. It was well attended.
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The Faculty at all MCCD colleges are commenting to Teresa Toney’s office
on the proposed language regarding gifts, honorariums, textbooks, etc. It is
generally felt the language is much too restrictive, and is a reaction to the
actions of a few within the district
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PVCC’s first Senate meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2008.
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The Senate is investigating a proposal to change senate representatives, and
may forward a vote to the faculty this spring.
Ken Clarke-MAT President/Diversity Coordinator
MAT Report
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No Report
Diversity Report
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No Report
Fred Reill–M & O Representative
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M&O Policy Group has been revising and editing the policy manual and will be
meeting with District representatives to complete and implement the
changes for 2008-09.
Robert Gomez–Grounds Representative
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No Report
Lori Espinosa-PSA President
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Alison Livingston, PSA President Elect, announced:
Professional Staff Association is sponsoring a blood drive on
February 7, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
KSC208
John Nelson-Division Chair Representative
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During Spring Learning Week the English and Library Divisions collaborated
with one another, on Thursday, January 10, 2008, to discuss integrating
literacy instruction into the ENG 101 and ENG 102 curriculum. The
integration of this material is implemented by Shelle Witten and Cinthya
Ippoliti as they have refined the library orientation sessions provided to the
English Division. Further, problems concerning the instruction of MLA
format were discussed, and it was mutually agreed that the PVCC English
Division would be the focal point of instruction for MLA format and style. It
is interesting to note that both of these points of discussion have been
subjects of Division Assessment for the English and Library Divisions.
The Spring Learning Week sessions were well received by faculty, staff, and
administration.
PVCC Division Chairs have been busy with start-up procedures for spring
classes and keeping faculty updated on the FERPA tutorial, SIS training, and
the need for Maricopa email accounts as we approach the SIS “Go Live”
date.
Phillip Jalowiec-Adjunct Faculty Representative
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Spring Adjunct Faculty Orientation - January 10, 2008, twnety adjunct
faculty attended the orientation. Special thanks to Dr. Kickels, Bob
Bendotti, and Dr. Mary Lou Mosley for their presentations and welcoming
remarks.
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Adjunct Faculty are receiving contradictory instructions on Professional
Growth Procedures. Questions should be directed to Pat Marchok, Adjunct
Faculty Support Coordinator, at 602-787-6589 or
patricia.marchok@pvmail.maricopa.edu or get by visiting
www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~afi/
Ana Terminel-Iberri-SLC Chair
Adopt-A-Family
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SLC completed the Adopt-A-Family service project, delivering presents to
four families the week after classes ended. We would like to thank all of
those who participated in the donation and delivery process. Clubs and
departments on campus delivered to the remaining seven families.
SLC Planning Retreat
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January 26th the SLC will be having a Spring Planning Retreat. During this
time, we will discuss a variety of issues for the spring semester. We will also
be revisiting our goals and objectives for the year.
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SLC Positions
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Due to a class conflict, our current public relations chairperson will be
resigning from the Council. However, one of our Senators has decided to
step up to the position. Michael Bouey is currently petitioning to become the
new public relations chairperson. We also have three students interested in
becoming Senators.
Administrative Team Reports
Bob Bendotti, Vice President of Learning
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“Express College” will be renamed
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iStartSmart program off to a great start. Chandler/Gilbert Community
College is adapting the iStartSmart Program
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Encouraged members to view the PBS documentary, “Discounted Dreams.” It
is available in the Library.
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“On Course I” training will be held May 14, 15, 16, 2008, for those interested
in teaching AAA115
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The Early College initiative pilot will be implemented in the Fall of ‘08. High
school juniors from PVUSD (cohort of 50) will take classes at PVCC in the
afternoon next year and will return as seniors working toward AGEC
degree. Focus to get more of our students to get BA degrees. AAA115 will
be included in the program.
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Go-no go process, continuing to refine scheduling guidelines
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Q-Building Ed Spec are being refined, Math Division Chair, Steve Nicoloff,
Mary Lou Mosley ,Ron Bleed and Bob Bendotti provided focus on Community
Math Center and also a Center for Teaching and Learning
Kurt Conover, Interim Vice President of Administrative Services
Fiscal Services
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Continue to test and review business practices relating to NSS-Student
Financials.
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They also are working with departments on the new On-line Accounts Payable
Approval Process.
Human Resources
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The new On-Line Assignments (Special Services Contract) was rolled out to
the college on January 14th. On-Line Assignment Training was held on
January 7th during Learning Week.
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Continue to work with Selection Committees in filling vacant positions.
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E-Verify - The HR Office started using the online federal database as of
January 1 to comply with Arizona's new employer sanctions law. All Arizona
employers are required to confirm that new employees are authorized to
work in the United States and will be using E-Verify. Laurel Smith, Manager
of College Employee Services, is attending all division meeting as well as
meeting with smaller groups of employees that are involved in the hiring
process. If you need more information please contact Laurel at 602-7877102.
College Safety
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College Safety in conjunction with Facilities Services continues to work with
Johnson Controls on the installation of a new Fire Alarm System. The
current fire alarm system is obsolete as it was installed when the college
was originally built. The system will have a unique feature, which will include
voice evacuation alerts.
Facilities Services
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Q Building Pathway / Baseball Field Project: On Tuesday, January 22nd, the
contract for both projects went to the Governing Board for approval.
District’s Facilities, Planning and Development suggested that the college
merge these two projects due to construction similarities and general
location. This will help provide budgetary savings to the college. In addition,
PVCC is a Campus Member of the National Wildlife Federation’s Campus
Ecology program and is striving to develop “green” and sustainable practices.
Facilities Services is working to salvage 14 trees for relocation within the
campus landscape. These are trees that originally were identified to be
uprooted and demolished.
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Golf Course Netting Structure Project: Under the direction of Ruth Unks,
MCCCD Risk Manager and Chair of the Maricopa Integrated Risk Assessment
(MIRA) Program, PVCC and Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Mark
Weaver, Director of CGCC’s Electrical Utility Program, are currently
assessing risk associated with student’s from Mark’s program installing the
netting structure between the county golf course and the PVCC campus.
This collaborative project between the two campuses is a learning
opportunity for MCCCD students and meets MCCCD’s new “One Maricopa”
objective. The project should be completed sometime this semester.
Paul Dale, Vice President of Learning Support Services
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Heather Kruse, director of student life and leadership, has been named the
director of advising and new student programs. In this role Heather will
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oversee academic advising, recruiting, high school bridge programs, and new
student orientation. The search continues for the enrollment services
coordinator who will oversee the day-to-day operations of academic advising.
A search to replace to replace Heather will begin immediately.
The bids for the baseball field came in on budget and were forwarded to
CDAC and the District Governing Board on Tuesday, January 22.
Construction of the field will begin soon. This project is being done in
conjunction with the pathway access to Q building. The process to hire a
baseball coach is underway and the first review of candidate applications will
take place the week of January 28.
PVCC's involvement fair will take place the week of January 21 where
students are provided the opportunity to sign up for student clubs and other
student activities. As student engagement is a key element of student
success and persistence, please encourage students to participate in the
activity.
Enrollments are steady this semester at PVCC N with dual enrollment, credit
and noncredit courses.
Department Reports
Paul Golisch, Dean of Learning Technology
SIS Update
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On target for February 19, 2008 "Go Live"!
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During conversion (2/12 - 2/19) Legacy SIS will be “view-only” and many
transactions will be done manually
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Integration testing is going well thanks to Jo Ann Caufield and the
Integration Testers
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Business processes have been updated. Special thanks to Maggie Cullop,
Stella Napoles and Shirley Green who have been working many hours to set
up proper security roles. Thank you to those who have completed the FERPA
tutorial
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Many faculty and staff have participated in training. A special thanks to
Chrystle Hall, Gary Smith, and Diane Weddle
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Additional self-service computers are in the KSC hallway, thanks to the
efforts of the Facilities Department and IRTS
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Over the next few weeks marketing materials will be posted, worn, and
distributed (signs, tee shirts, banners, brochures, etc.) thanks to Rod
Fensom and his colleagues in the Institutional Advancement Office
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Quick-response teams and help desk personnel are ready to assist students,
faculty, and staff as needed, thanks to Carol Myers and the Instructional
Technology Team
Several MCCCD SIS Project Leaders participated in a conference call with
ASU Project Leaders to discuss their recent PeopleSoft implementation and
share their "lessons learned."
Julia Devous, Director of Institutional Advancement
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The IA staff are working on the Annual Report, Enrollment Guide and
personalized E-Brochures online.
Michaelle Shadburne, Employee and Organizational Learning
PVCC Future Planning Student Forum
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at noon or 5:00 p.m.. in KSC208
PVCC's Strategic Planning Committee is developing goals for the college's
future. Students will be invited to assist with future planning. An online
survey will also be conducted January 30 - February 15
Eleventh Annual President's Advance
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This is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2008 (afternoon session) or
Friday, March 28, 2008 (morning session). The topic this year will be on
strategic planning.
Spring 2008 Learning Week
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E&OL will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008 and Spring 2008
Learning Week will mark the 20th Learning Week session.
Session offerings this time included a focus on New SIS training, student
success, assessment and student engagement. Twenty-seven sessions were
held with a total attendance count of 517.
On Course I Workshop
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May 14, 15, 16, 2008.
This workshop will be offered to train faculty who will be teaching the
AAA115 student success course next fall.
President’s Report
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No Report
Next Meeting – February 15, 2008
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This Meeting Report is my interpretation of what occurred during the meeting. If
you would like to make an addition, correct an error, or ask questions, please call
me at 76610. Thank You!
Today’s Date:
January 22, 2008
Alexis Sharif, Recorder
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