BOARD REPORT SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 SPECIAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC Trustee Mary Graham reported that she attended a Regional Career Education workgroup meeting and the California Guided Pathways Project Institute. Trustee Rich Grosch said that he substituted for Trustee Peter Zschiesche at the Board’s Budget Study and Audit Committee meeting to review the District’s proposed 2018-19 Adopted Budget. He commended Executive Vice Chancellor Bonnie Ann Dowd and her staff for their work in developing a balanced budget despite the many challenges. Trustee Peter Zschiesche congratulated Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Margaret Lamb for having an article published in the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Trustee Quarterly. He also reported that he attended the farmers market event at Miramar College and visited U.S. military veterans who reside in Tijuana, Mexico, following deportation. Trustee Zschiesche shared an invitation to those interested in visiting the veterans to show their support. Trustee Bernie Rhinerson also congratulated Margaret Lamb, adding that her election as Chair of the ACCT Professional Board Staff Network was an honor for the District. He thanked Director of Communications and Public Relations Jack Beresford for his assistance in writing his ACCT Trustee Quarterly article regarding legislative outreach. Trustee Rhinerson reported that the ACCT Leadership Congress will be held in New York, October 24 to 27 and that his seat on the ACCT Board of Directors is up for reelection. He indicated that advocacy efforts for students will continue regarding a recent U.S. Department of Education decision on the student loan program. Trustee Maria Nieto Senour reported that she attended a fundraiser benefiting immigrants which was held at the San Diego Continuing Education (CE) César E. Chávez campus and thanked CE President Carlos Turner Cortez and Chancellor Constance Carroll for their support with the event. Chancellor Constance Carroll reported that the current legislative session has ended. Of particular interest is the outcome for SB 1406, the baccalaureate pilot extension, which has been approved by both houses of the legislature and is awaiting final action by the governor. Also of interest is SB 577, which is a pilot program that would provide funding to community colleges to partner with California universities to offer teacher credentialing programs at community colleges, particularly in rural areas. Dr. Carroll also commented that student enrollment is almost even with the enrollment level in the previous fall semester. Last, the Chancellor said that the gala event to benefit the San Diego Promise is completely sold out and has netted about $120,000. Student Trustee Alana Mahal Bermodes reported on various student activities, including that at City College, the Associated Student Government (ASG) is working on an Ultimate Experience event and that most of the student government positions are filled. At Mesa College, the ASG has all of its student government positions filled, preparations are being made for Spirit Week, and the campus held a farmers market on September 13. At Miramar College, the ASG held a farmers market and some of them attended a Chancellor’s Forum on September 12, the college was featured on KUSI News for its September 11 Remembrance Day event, and preparations are being made for mid-term elections and a Constitution Day event. Student Trustee Bermodes also reported on her work with the District Textbook Affordability Task Force, which has recommended that there be a “No Cost” icon in the class schedule to indicate programs that have no cost for course materials.
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 Sofia Castellani-Staedler Alana Mahal Bermodes Susana Molina-Bibian
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 3375 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-3883 619-388-6957
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