President’s Council

September 27, 2006

Minutes

Attending: S. Kinsella, J. Keeler, R. Rude, D. Seelie, E. Cervantes, J. Wolowitz, E. Crook, B. Avelar, K. Asfour

Others attending: A. Akinsete

Council members introduced themselves.

Minutes (9/13/06)

MS (Wolowitz/Crook) approved as presented.

Strategic Plan Progress Update/Educational Master Plan

Adrienne reported that the committee met and began reviewing priorities. The committee will look at the master plan at the next meeting to identify educational programs and receive communication from groups. The committee will share data and programs with staff, identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This will go through all governance meetings. Unit plans will be updated through another committee and become part of the master plan. The goal is to get this accomplished this semester and back to the Council in spring for review.

Steve added that the College needs to make sure there is an emphasis in two areas: the state’s strategic plan (approved in Jan.), use as a basis to request funding, and aligning plans with the five key goals. The golf course older adults’ project needs to be a prominent part of the educational plan. Research has been done and the projections could generate $1 million a year.

Accreditation

Adrienne reported that the draft self study will be included as information in the board packet. An addendum will be added with additional information from the forums taking place on Oct. 5 & 6.

Student Health Fees

John reviewed the history and noted that this will be presented to the ASB next week and the Board in Oct. Steve reviewed the background information and presented his recommendations. The fees will provide additional health services during intercession, additional staff (nurse practitioner, bilingual, not 100% of the time), maybe two times a week, provide prescriptions, and mental health services. The fees can only be used for health services.

Construction Activities

Joe distributed Measure E Update #3 and a campus map indicating swing space areas. If there is a safety concern or any questions please contact Joe or Art.

One-Time and On-Going Funds Allocation Process

Joe reviewed the process and deadlines. The information and applications for funds will be sent out next week. There are two pockets of money, one-time and on-going, but the primary focus is additional support staff. The College Budget Committee will rank (not select) applications and make recommendations to President’s Council, which will make recommendations to the President. The President will meet with the Board Budget Subcommittee and then recommendations will be presented to the Board of Trustees.

Employee of the Month

Professional Support Staff-Diane Sousa

Administration-none

ASB-Art Kerr

Faculty-none

Confidential/Supervisors-Art Kerr

Employee of the Month - Art Kerr

Reports

Administrators

Steve reported that Rachel Perez will be the new representative for Administration.

ASB

Betsy reported the ASB are scheduled to meet for a retreat on Saturday to discuss strategic plans.

Professional Support Staff

Robin reported that Mike Giovannini and Cathy Scattini are representatives for the College Budget Committee.

Confidential/Supervisors

Eduardo reported that the Employee of the Month is not designated during the summer months (June, July. August) and suggested that this be considered. Jan Chargin will write a recommendation and present to the Council at the next meeting.

Faculty Senate

Jason reported that the Senate will be voting for 2007 officers at the next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.