BOARD REPORT FEBRUARY 22, 2018 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Mary Graham shared that the Legislative Analyst’s Office recently released its analysis of the Higher Education section of the governor’s proposed budget. She shared the report’s recommendation that the alternatives to establishing a new college be explored, particularly that “the Legislature could consider ways to improve online and competency-based education reforms within the existing CCC system.” Trustees Rich Grosch and Maria Nieto Senour expressed shock and dismay following the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and commended those students and survivors who are advocating for stricter gun laws in the wake of the deaths of seventeen students and teachers at the school. Trustee Rich Grosch reported that he, along with Trustees Senour, Graham, and Zschiesche, attended a Trustee Advisory Council meeting, where Council members expressed appreciation to the Board for their responsiveness to the group’s concerns and recommendations. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson reported that he participated in the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) National Legislative Summit in Washington D.C., and provided information and concerns regarding the PROPSER Act, proposed legislation that could significantly and disproportionately impact community colleges by changing how financial aid funding is allocated. He also reported that he took part in a podcast where he discussed the benefits of community college baccalaureates; that he will be attending a meeting of the Community College League of California (CCLC) Advisory Committee on Legislation, which he chairs, on March 8; and invited those in attendance to the joint Board meeting with the San Diego Unified School District on April 17 at Clairemont High School. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that Senator Jerry Hill has filed a new bill, SB 1406, that will extend the community college baccalaureate pilot program, and the Chancellor will continue to chair the statewide advocacy effort. Tomorrow, representatives from the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the State Chancellor’s Office will visit Mesa College to review its baccalaureate program. Dr. Carroll also reported that the State Department of Finance has issued budget simulations of funding patterns that would occur under the proposed new community college funding formula, under which the SDCCD would receive the second largest increase ($21 million) because of the high number of degrees and certificates awarded. Chancellor Carroll reported that the state is providing $175,373 in emergency funds for DACA students, which will be awarded to DACA students at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges based upon their unmet financial aid need. Dr. Carroll congratulated Continuing Education President Carlos Turner Cortez on receiving the Excellence in Continuing Education award from the Association of Community and Continuing Education, which was recently noted in the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Community College Daily. Student Trustee Ignacio Hernandez reported on various student activities, including that at Mesa College, the Associated Student Government (ASG) held in-house elections, is preparing for a student advocacy trip to Washington D.C., and have scheduled meetings with local legislative representatives to discuss issues concerning students. At Miramar College, the ASG is planning Spring Fest events, is collaborating with the REACT Organization to support its campus food pantry and hold an “Eat with Us” event on March 7 to combat food insecurity, and will continue to discuss the topic of Guided Pathways. At City College, the ASG has organized various events in celebration of Black History Month, including the unveiling of a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., promoted the availability of free Hepatitis A vaccines to students, and is preparing for the National Student Leadership Diversity Convention in Chicago on April 5-8.
The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee position is filled on a rotating basis. BOARD MEMBERS Mary Graham Rich Grosch Bernie Rhinerson (executive vice president) Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (president) Peter Zschiesche CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. (secretary to the board) STUDENT TRUSTEES Alana Mahal Bermodes Ignacio Hernandez Valverde Joseph Newell
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