President’s Council
Minutes
Attending: S. Kinsella, J.
Keeler, F. Lozano,
Others attending: J. Pruitt,
J. Chargin, Stan Botto
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Change name of Rambler to
The Gavilan Press.
Steve reviewed the criteria
for a new campus in Hollister; need at least 80 acres for 1,000 FTES, 500 for
an educational center. Community members
indicated that there is no need to have athletic fields, etc. The subcommittee of the Board (Kent Child,
Elvira Robinson, Deb Smith, Laura Perry) is identifying the charge and will
continue to receive input from community, and continue dialogue on additional property
sites. Discussion will include a public
opinion survey and proposed activities of the subcommittee. Input is not limited to
Steve reported that the
reclassification of the Director for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
to Dean of Business Development was initiated because of the need to
development curriculum for the Biotech grant.
The State has indicated that they want a full time center director, but
both positions cannot be supported. The
Biotech grant responsibilities will be moved to the campus and the employee
will return as Director of the SBDC. A
notice needs to be sent by March 15 to the employee. It was noted that the Small Business
Association raised concerns about accounting issues and that has been
addressed. If the grant is not funded there
may be a layoff and a possible change to the position.
Joe reported that the
Business Office is continuing to work on balancing the budget and acknowledged
assistance from Shairon and Rhonda.
Joe reviewed history of
Pepsi and Athletic agreement. A
scoreboard was purchased with $18,000 from sponsorship money provided by
Pepsi. Volunteers offered to put sign up
free of charge, however, no liability insurance was provided and the project
was put on hold. The Division of State Architects
Office (DSA) required additional improvements to bring the project up to
Nominees:
Administration:
Albert Marques
ASB:
No nominee
Professional Support Staff
Robin suggested doing a team
award for maintenance/custodian/grounds, bring in pizza for lunch. Fran suggested acknowledging the team in a
public form (Staff Dev Day). Fran will
talk with The Gavilan Press to produce a newspaper article on maintenance
staff.
Faculty
Enrique Luna
Confidential/Supervisors
Albert Marques
February Employee of the
Month - Albert Marques
March Employee of the Month –
Jose Morales
Jan added a special
recognition of the maintenance department, the evening of Bach to Blues, in
resolving a last minute plumbing problem.
Reports
Administrators
Fran reported that issues
for the 16 week calendar are getting resolved, college newspaper has a new
name, The Gavilan Press and acknowledged the positive changes. The Gavilan College Educational Foundation fundraiser
raised $26,000 for the music program.
ASB
Nicole reported that the ASB
is working on GavFEST activities, involved in town meetings, and working on
student surveys.
Professional Support
Staff
Robin reported concerns
about the early college project and asked if the decision was final. Steve indicated that comments, concerns, etc.
can be forwarded to him ASAP. The decision
will be made in April or May at the latest.
Confidential/Supervisors
Fabio reported that the
group is discussing a new handbook and night duty. Elizabeth McKean, Institutional Researcher,
will be on campus April 16.
Faculty Senate
Jason reported that
representatives have been appointed for six faculty hires and are working on
one more.
Meeting adjourned at